De-stress and Tense

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De-stress verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.

Usage example: he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress

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Tense is an antonym for de-stress.

Tense verb - To draw tight.

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De-stress is an antonym for tense.

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

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