1. (noun) tension, tenseness, stress
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Synonyms: accent, strain, latent hostility, focus, tensity, tautness, tension, tenseness, emphasis, stress
2. (noun) tension, tensity, tenseness, tautness
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
Synonyms: stress, tautness, tenseness, tension, tightness, tensity, latent hostility
3. (noun) tension
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
Synonyms: stress, tautness, tenseness, tensity, latent hostility
4. (noun) tension
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
Synonyms: stress, tautness, tenseness, tensity, latent hostility
5. (noun) latent hostility, tension
feelings of hostility that are not manifest
Synonyms: stress, tension, tenseness, tautness, tensity, latent hostility
6. (noun) tension
the action of stretching something tight
Synonyms: stress, tautness, tenseness, tensity, latent hostility
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