Stewing and Tense

Stewing

Stewing noun - An extreme state of worry and agitation.
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Tense and stewing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tense" instead an adjective "Stewing".

Nearby Words: stew, stewed

Tense

Tense adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: was tense about the upcoming bar exam

Stewing and tense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stewing" instead an adjective "Tense".

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