Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tension
noun
/ˈtɛnʃən/
Definition
Tension refers to the mental or emotional strain, or the physical force that pulls or stretches something.
Examples
- She felt a lot of tension in her shoulders after a long day at work.
- During the argument, there was a palpable tension in the room.
- The tension in the rope increased as they pulled it harder.
Meaning
In everyday language, tension can describe the stress one feels in a difficult situation or the tightness of a string or rope.
Synonyms
- strain
- stress
- pressure
- anxiety
- unease
