"tension" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɛnʃən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tension.wav [UK] Forms: tension [singular], tensions [plural]
enPR: tĕnʹ-shən Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Hidden anger or fear.
    Sense id: simple-tension-en-noun-lS8KR-Dc
  2. The state of being tight.
    Sense id: simple-tension-en-noun-WkMeNPcY
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