tension

ot noun

1. The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
2. Psychological state of being tense.
3. A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
4. State of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.

fe’l verb

1. To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on. We tensioned the cable until it snapped.