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What Daring Trapeze Artist Wants Is Held Back Causing Strain Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TENSION" which means:
- 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 verb
- • To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The tension in the room was palpable as the two leaders met for negotiations."
- • "I could feel the tension building up as the deadline for the project approached."
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The Guardian Cryptic24 Jun 2009 | Across 12 | |
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