TENSION

• (noun) the action of stretching something tight

  "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"

• (noun) (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body

  "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"

• (noun) feelings of hostility that are not manifest

  "he could sense her latent hostility to him", "the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions"

  synonyms : latent hostility

• (noun) a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)

  "there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time", "there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history"

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

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

  synonyms : stress , tenseness

• (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 , tenseness , tensity

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