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Tension

/ˈtenʃən/

A feeling of tightness, anxiety, or stress often caused by anticipation or pressure.

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I noticed tension between them at the party.Deep tension filled the room after the argument.

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Derived from Latin tensio meaning a stretching, indicating a state of being stretched or strained. The term progressed from Old French into Middle English.

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