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Tightness

/tˈaɪtnəs/
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(noun) The quality or degree of being tight.

I felt an uncomfortable tightness in my chest.
I have a tightness in my chest.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He felt a bit of ____ in his chest after his long run in the park, so he decided to rest for a while today.

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