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Tension
01
(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure
Examples
The tension before her job interview made her palms sweat.
02
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
03
(physics) the state of being under pressure as a result of getting stretched
Examples
The tension in the rope increased as the weight was lifted.
04
a strained situation resulted from an interplay of dramatic forces in a literary or artistic piece
Examples
The tension between the protagonist and villain kept readers on edge.
05
the action of stretching something tight
06
hidden animosity or unexpressed conflict between people, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere
Examples
The tension between the coworkers was palpable, though neither spoke a harsh word.
07
the nervous and excited feeling created while reading or watching a piece
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