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- pronunciation:
- ten
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of stretching or state of being stretched; strain.
Don't put too much tension on that rope or it will break.- synonyms:
- strain, stretching
- similar words:
- extension, pull, tightness
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| definition 2: |
physical, mental, or emotional strain.
I could feel the tension in the exam room.Massage can help reduce muscle tension.- synonyms:
- anxiety, strain, stress
- similar words:
- apprehension, worry
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| related words: |
fear, pressure |
| derivations: |
tensional (adj.), tensionless (adj.) |
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