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tension

n. (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"

tension

n. the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"

tension, tensity, tenseness, tautness

n. the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"

tension, tenseness, stress

n. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"

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tension, tenseness, stress

n. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"

strain, straining

n. an intense or violent exertion

strain

n. injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

pressure, pressure level, force per unit area

n. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"

anxiety

n. a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread

n. fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension"

alarm, dismay, consternation

n. fear resulting from the awareness of danger

suspense

n. apprehension about what is going to happen

trepidation

n. a feeling of alarm or dread

strain, straining

n. an intense or violent exertion

strain

n. injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

tension

n. (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"

nerves

n. control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"

anxiety, anxiousness

n. (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

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