tension

US /ˈten.ʃən/
UK /ˈten.ʃən/
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1.

tension

the state of being stretched tight

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The tension in the rope was immense.
La tension dans la corde était immense.
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Adjust the string tension on the guitar.
Ajustez la tension des cordes de la guitare.
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tightnesstautnessstrainstress
2.

tension, stress

mental or emotional strain

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There was a lot of tension in the room before the announcement.
Il y avait beaucoup de tension dans la pièce avant l'annonce.
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He felt the tension building up in his shoulders.
Il sentit la tension monter dans ses épaules.
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stressstrainanxietypressureapprehensionuneasenervousnessworrydistressagitationexcitementsuspenseanticipation
3.

tension, friction

a relationship between people or groups that is difficult or unfriendly

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There's a lot of tension between the two rival teams.
Il y a beaucoup de tension entre les deux équipes rivales.
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The political tension in the region is escalating.
La tension politique dans la région s'intensifie.
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frictionconflicthostilityantagonismdiscordstrifedisagreementdisputerivalry
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surface tension