Definitions

1. noun

A state of strain or stress, especially in a social or emotional situation

“The team felt a sense of tension before the big game.”

2. noun

A feeling of anxiety or apprehension

“She had a lot of tension in her voice when she talked about her fear of flying.”

3. noun

A force that stretches or distorts something, especially a material

“The engineer calculated the tension in the wire to ensure it wouldn’t break.”

4. verb

To cause or increase tension, especially in a social or emotional situation

“The news of the accident caused a lot of tension in the community.”

5. verb

To stretch or distort something, especially a material

“The weight is causing tension in the rope.”

6. noun

A state of high physical or mental alertness

“She was in a state of high tension before the exam.”