tension
tension - noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body
feelings of hostility that are not manifest
the action of stretching something tight
tension - thesaurus
stress
tautness
tenseness
tensity