tension
/ˈtɛnʃən/
noun
- A feeling of nervousness, worry, or stress.
- She felt a lot of tension before her final exam.
- The tension in the room was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
- Yoga and deep breathing can help relieve tension.
- A state of strained relations between people, groups, or countries.
- The meeting ended with a lot of tension between the manager and the employees.
- Family tensions often arise during the holidays.
- There is growing tension between the two neighboring countries over the border dispute.
- The state of being stretched tight; the force that pulls or stretches something.
- The bridge cables are under enormous tension to support the weight of traffic.
- The tension in the rope kept the tent securely in place.
- Make sure the guitar strings have the right tension for a clear sound.
- The voltage or electrical potential difference in a circuit.
- Always be careful when working with high tension in electrical systems.
- The technician measured the tension across the battery terminals.
- High-tension power lines carry electricity over long distances.
Antonyms
verb
- To make something tight or stretched.
- He tensioned the rope before tying the knot.
- She tensioned the fabric on the embroidery hoop.
- The mechanic tensioned the belt to prevent it from slipping.