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    tension

    tension - Dictionary definition and meaning for word tension

    Definition
    (noun) (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
    Synonyms : stress , tenseness
    Example Sentence
    • he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
    • stress is a vasoconstrictor
    Definition
    (noun) the physical condition of being stretched or strained
    Synonyms : tautness , tenseness , tensity
    Example Sentence
    • it places great tension on the leg muscles
    • he could feel the tenseness of her body
    Definition
    (noun) a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
    Example Sentence
    • there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time
    • there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history
    Definition
    (noun) (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
    Example Sentence
    • the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear
    Definition
    (noun) feelings of hostility that are not manifest
    Synonyms : latent hostility
    Example Sentence
    • he could sense her latent hostility to him
    • the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions
    Definition
    (noun) the action of stretching something tight
    Example Sentence
    • tension holds the belt in the pulleys
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Tension and Confusion. Tension leads to a strained confusion of mind.

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