Anspannung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anxiety noun A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.
- contraction noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
- exertion noun The act of applying physical or mental effort.
- strain verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
- suspense noun A feeling of nervous excitement or anxiety while waiting to find out what happens.
Senses
Anspannung is used for these senses in English:
- anxiety (pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
- contraction (biology, medicine) A shortening of a muscle during its use; specifically, a strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth.
- exertion An expenditure of physical or mental effort.
- strain The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
- strain A violent effort; an excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.
anxiety — full definition
- noun A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.
- noun (medical) A diagnosable disorder marked by chronic, excessive worry that interferes with daily life.
contraction — full definition
- noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
- noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
- noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.