TENSION

Definition

1. noun (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense. — synonyms: tenseness, stress
2. noun the physical condition of being stretched or strained. — synonyms: tensity, tenseness, tautness
3. noun a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature).
4. noun (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body.
5. noun feelings of hostility that are not manifest. — synonyms: latent_hostility
6. noun the action of stretching something tight.