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tension

6 definitions • 5 examples
1
a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event:

Examples:

You could feel the tension in the room as we waited for our exam results.
2
a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other:

Examples:

ethnic/racial tension
There are growing tensions between the two countries.
3
The tension of a wire or rope is the degree to which it is stretched.
4
the state of being tight and stiff:

Examples:

We need more tension in the wires, so pull them tighter.
5
anxiety and worry:

Examples:

The tension was unbearable as we waited for our exam results.
6
Tension is also an anxious situation of anger and lack of trust between two groups of people.

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