What is "tension" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "tension": (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Noun

Hyphenation: ten‧sion

Meaning of "tension": the physical condition of being stretched or strained

Noun

Hyphenation: ten‧sion

Meaning of "tension": a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)

Noun

Hyphenation: ten‧sion

Meaning of "tension": (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body

Noun

Hyphenation: ten‧sion

Meaning of "tension": feelings of hostility that are not manifest

Noun

Hyphenation: ten‧sion

Meaning of "tension": the action of stretching something tight

Noun

Hyphenation: ten‧sion

Synonyms:

pressure, stress, strain, force, rigidity, stiffness, balance, constriction, tautness, stretching, straining, tenseness, tensity, astriction, nervousness, anxiety, strain, apprehension, hostility, unease, discomfort, pressure, jitters, suspense, worry, concern, restlessness, agitation, disquiet, brunt, uneasiness, nerves, pins and needles, shakes, jumps, worriment, edginess, ants in pants, antsiness, bad feeling, nail-biting,

Antonyms:

relaxation, slack, calmness, looseness, contentedness, ease, peace, limpness, calmness, calm, relaxation, slack, ease, peace, looseness, contentedness, limpness,