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   Ten·sion

   /ˈtenSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being stretched tight: "the parachute keeps the cable under tension as it drops" Similar tightnesstautnesstensenessrigiditypulltractionstressstrainstrainingstretchingrare:tensityOpposite slacknesslooseness
   • ▪ the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially as causing strain or discomfort: "the elimination of neck tension can relieve headaches"
   • ▪ a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other: "enormous tension can build up along the margin of the two plates and occasionally explodes into immense earthquakes"
   • ▪ the degree of tightness of stitches in knitting and machine sewing.
   • ▪ electromotive force.
   • 2. mental or emotional strain: "a mind that is affected by stress or tension cannot think as clearly" Similar mental/emotional strainstressanxietyanxiousnesspressureworryapprehensivenessapprehensionagitationnervesnervousnessjumpinessedginessrestlessnesssuspenseuncertaintyanticipationexcitementinformal:butterflies (in one's stomach)collywobblesjitterinesstwitchinessthe jittersthe williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe shakesthe jumpsjim-jamsthe yipsthe (screaming) abdabs/habdabsrhyming slang:Joe BlakesOpposite relaxation
   • ▪ a strained political or social state or relationship: "the coup followed months of tension between the military and the government" Similar strained relationsstrainuneaseill feelingfrictionantagonismantipathyhostilityenmityOpposite harmony
   • ▪ a relationship between ideas or qualities with conflicting demands or implications: "the basic tension between freedom and control"

   verb

   • 1. apply a force to (something) which tends to stretch it: "it is best to insert the battens before the outhaul is tensioned"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (as a medical term denoting a condition or feeling of being physically stretched or strained): from French, or from Latin tensio(n-), from tendere ‘stretch’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tensioner noun
   • 2. tensionless adjective

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTENSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · tension. (tenʃən ) Word forms: plural tensions. 1. uncountable noun. Tension is the feeling that is produced in a situation when people are anxious and do not trust each other, and when there is a possibility of sudden violence or conflict . The tension between the two countries is likely to remain. [+ between]

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tensionTension - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of tension. noun. the action of stretching something tight. “ tension holds the belt in the pulleys” see more. noun. the physical condition of being stretched or strained. “it places great tension on the leg muscles” synonyms: tautness, tenseness, tensity. see more. noun.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTENSION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other: ethnic / racial tension. There are growing tensions between the two countries. tension noun (BEING NERVOUS) B2. a feeling that you are nervous, worried, and not relaxed: You could feel the tension in the room as we waited for her to arrive. tension noun (TIGHT)

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiontension noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] a feeling of worry and stress that makes it impossible to relax. nervous tension. We laughed and that helped ease the tension. Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. a tension headache. Synonyms pressure. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tensionTension - definition of tension by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. The act or process of stretching something tight. b. The condition of so being stretched; tautness. 2. a. A force tending to stretch or elongate something. b. A measure of such a force: a tension on the cable of 50 pounds. 3. a. Mental, emotional, or nervous strain: working under great tension to make a deadline. b.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishtension noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   /ˈtɛnʃn/ [uncountable, countable, usually plural] tension (between A and B) a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly toward each other, and which may cause them to attack each other There is mounting tension along the border. international/racial/political tensions Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › tensiontension | meaning of tension in Longman Dictionary of...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Physics ten‧sion /ˈtenʃən/ W3 AWL noun 1 nervous feeling [ uncountable] a nervous worried feeling that makes it impossible for you to relax → tense The tension was becoming unbearable, and I wanted to scream. reduce/relieve/ease etc tension Exercise is the ideal way to relieve t...