1. (

• tension ,
• tensity ,
• tenseness ,
• tautness

) the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body" ;

2. (

• tension ,
• tenseness ,
• stress ,

) (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor" ;