English / word
tension
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
worry, stress, or a strained feeling between people; also tightness in a material
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.; Mental or emotional strain; a strained state or relationship.; mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.
In context
01
There was tension at home before the result.
02
Exam tension can affect sleep.
Synonyms
stress,strain,worry
Antonyms
relaxation,calmness,peace
Collocations
high tension,mounting tension,release tension