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tension

Definition

  • noun: a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax
  • noun: the act or action of stretching or the condition or degree of being stretched to stiffness
  • verb: to subject to tension
  • synonyms: tautness, strain, elasticity

Examples

  • There will always be some 'tension' between the desire to reduce risk and the desire to make as much money as possible.

  • The book describes the 'tension'-filled days before the war.

  • You can see she is just filled with 'tension' about her job.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) someone who was at the party? No. The only one I could ask is Elaine. I can't ask her. - Why not? - Because it's complicated. There's some tension there. He used to go with her. - Which one is she? - From Maryland. She brought the chocolate-covered cherries you didn't like. (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2