'tension' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'tension' with 6 example sentences.
- tension noun
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: (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
Tensions between the USA and Russia are on the rise.
I felt the tension grow between us.
There's a lot of tension in this room.
Dan and Linda had a discussion about racial tensions.
Tension is a major cause of heart disease.
In 1959, Cold War tensions eased a little.