(n) (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense, Syn. stress, tenseness, Example:he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension; stress is a vasoconstrictor
(n) the physical condition of being stretched or strained, Syn. tautness, tensity, tenseness, Example:it places great tension on the leg muscles; he could feel the tenseness of her body
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