TENSENESS

• (noun) (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

  "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension", "stress is a vasoconstrictor"

  synonyms : stress , tension

• (noun) the physical condition of being stretched or strained

  "it places great tension on the leg muscles", "he could feel the tenseness of her body"

  synonyms : tautness , tension , tensity

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