Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Tension.
Tension - as a noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Example: "He suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stress6tenseness9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental strainnervous strainstrain6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The physical condition of being stretched or strained
Example: "It places great tension on the leg muscles"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tautness8tenseness9tensity10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
condition12status6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
Example: "There is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
Example: "The direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"
Feelings of hostility that are not manifest
Example: "He could sense her latent hostility to him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
latent hostilityThe action of stretching something tight
Example: "Tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
Tension - as a verb
To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
Example: "We tensioned the cable until it snapped."
Example Sentences
"The tension in the room was palpable as the two leaders met for negotiations."
"I could feel the tension building up as the deadline for the project approached."
"There was a lot of tension between the rival soccer teams during the match."
"The tension between the students and the administration reached its peak during the protest."
"The political tension between the two countries led to an increase in military presence."
Word Game Points
Is TENSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tension is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TENSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is TENSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tension is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTENSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is TENSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tension is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTENSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
