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'tension' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'tension' with 6 example sentences.


tension 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


  • 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.
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