tension

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand der Spannung oder Anspannung bezeichnet, sowohl im physikalischen Sinne (z. B. Zugspannung) als auch im übertragenen Sinne als Gefühl von Nervosität, Stress oder angespannten Beziehungen zwischen Menschen oder Gruppen.

A noun referring to a state of being stretched tight, or a feeling of nervousness, stress, or strained relations between people or groups.

1. B1formal

   A state of mental or emotional strain, anxiety, or nervousness.

   Anspannung

   • The tension in the room was palpable before the announcement.
   • She felt a lot of tension before her job interview.
   • Yoga helps relieve tension and stress.

   Synonymeagitationanxietyapprehensionnervousnesspressurestrainstresstensenessuneaseworry

   Antonymecalmcomposureeasepeacerelaxationserenity

2. Strained relationshipB2formal

   A strained or hostile relationship between people, groups, or countries.

   Spannungen

   • There is growing tension between the two neighboring countries.
   • The meeting was filled with tension between the rival teams.
   • Family tensions often arise during the holidays.

   Synonymeantagonismdiscordfrictionhostilityriftstrainstrifeunease

   Antonymeaccordharmonypeacerapportunderstanding

3. Physical force or tightnessB1formal

   The state of being stretched tight; the force exerted by a stretched object.

   Spannung

   • The tension in the rope was too high, and it snapped.
   • Engineers calculated the tension on the bridge cables.
   • The muscles in his neck were full of tension.

   Synonymepressurepullstrainstresstautnesstensitytightness

   Antonymeloosenessrelaxationslackness