tension, n.
(tensions)
freq. cnt. 19
(tensions)
freq. cnt. 19
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 5
stress tenseness tension
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"he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension""stress is a vasoconstrictor"
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the physical condition of being stretched or strained
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
tautness tenseness tension tensity
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"it places great tension on the leg muscles""he could feel the tenseness of her body"
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(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
tension
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"the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
tension
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"there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time""there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history"
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the action of stretching something tight
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tension
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"tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
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feelings of hostility that are not manifest
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latent hostility tension
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"he could sense her latent hostility to him""the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions"
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