Synonyms of tautness

1 Syllable
stretch, sprain, stress, twist, pull, ache, strains, wrench, brunt, jerk, strain
2 Syllables
force, bruise, tension, effort, burden, struggle, tensions
3 Syllables
constriction, endeavor, tensity, exertion, astriction, anxiety, injury, pressure
5 Syllables
overextension