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tension

/ˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈtɛnʃən/
noun
  1. 1 gerginlik, gerilim countable or uncountable
  2. 2 gerilme, gerilme kuvveti uncountable

Definition (English)

  1. A feeling of nervousness or worry, or a situation that causes this.
  2. The state of being stretched tight, for example, a rope or a muscle.

Example Sentences

  1. You could feel the tension in the room.
    Odadaki gerginliği hissedebiliyordunuz.
  2. There's a lot of tension between the two countries.
    İki ülke arasında büyük bir gerilim var.
  3. The rope was under great tension.
    İp büyük bir gerilim altındaydı.
  4. Massage can relieve the tension in your shoulders.
    Masaj omuzlarındaki gerginliği azaltabilir.

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tension risesreduce tensionpolitical tensionmuscle tensiontension betweentension builds

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