Angst and Tension

Angst

Angst noun - An acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom.

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Tension and angst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tension" instead a noun "Angst".

Tension noun - The burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time.

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Angst and tension are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Angst" instead a noun "Tension".

Nearby Words: tense, tensing, tensed, tenseness, tensely

emotional	emotional angst	emotional tension
good	good angst	good tension
clear	clear angst	clear tension
initial	initial angst	initial tension
Other adjectives: considerable, genuine, deep, obvious, romantic, real, constant, severe, massive, great, serious, little, main, major, dramatic, extra, significant, maximum, repressed, added, resulting.

Added tension/angst comes when a spot of coincidence and handwriting analysis reveals that the other half of the affair is at the party.

Source: Theatre / When Midnight Strikes
The similarities in their motivations serves as a source of dramatic tension between them, as Ryu shows a considerable level of angst over whether he'll eventually end up like Akuma.

Source: Blood Knight / Video Games
Shipping Costs: The inevitable increase in angst after a pairing becomes official in order to maintain dramatic tension.

Source: Just For Fun / The Ship Yard

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