TENSION


Meaning of TENSION in English

n. Function: noun

1

Synonyms: STRESS 1, pressure, strain

Related Words: tautness, tenseness, tightness

Idioms: stress and strain

Antonyms: relaxation

2 emotional strain FF1C; was suffering from nervous tension FF1E;

Synonyms: unease, uptightness

Related Words: strain, stress; anxiety, nerves, nervousness, uneasiness; agitation, discomfort, disquiet, misease

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.