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TENSION definition: 1. a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event: 2. a feeling of fear or anger…. Learn more.
ten· sion ˈten (t)-shən. Synonyms of tension. 1. a. : inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion. b. : a state of latent hostility or opposition between individuals or groups. c. : a balance maintained in an artistic work between opposing forces or elements.
TENSION meaning: 1. a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event: 2. a feeling of fear or anger…. Learn more.
Definition of tension noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
TENSION definition: 1. a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other: 2. a…. Learn more.
noun. the act of stretching or straining. the state of being stretched or strained. mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement. a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc. (not in current use) pressure, especially of a vapor. Mechanics.
Tension is a feeling of fear or nervousness produced before a difficult, dangerous, or important event.
When things feel so tight they might snap, that's tension. If you buy your girlfriend a vacuum cleaner when she wanted diamonds, you will experience tension. Just before she storms out of the room.
tension a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax: nervous tension strain pressure on someone because they have too much to do or manage; the problems, worry, or anxiety that this produces: I found it a strain staying home with four children.
tension. Word family (noun) tenseness tension (adjective) tense (verb) tense (adverb) tensely. 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 ...
