tension

7 points English 7 letters Common Commonness #4,894 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/tˈɛnʃʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural tensions

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

the physical condition of being stretched or strained

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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