Suspense

"Suspense" in Russian

напряже́ние

naprjažénije

(pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement)

напряжённое ожида́ние

naprjažónnoje ožidánije

(pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement)

саспе́нс

saspéns

(pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement)

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