tensions

[US]/ˈtɛnʃənz/
[UK]/ˈtɛnʃənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(emotional) strain or stress; stretching force; state of being tense; atmosphere of suspense created by writers or directors

Phrases & Collocations

high tensions

rising tensions

political tensions

social tensions

military tensions

regional tensions

economic tensions

tensions escalate

tensions mount

tensions ease

Example Sentences

there are rising tensions between the two countries.

she felt the tensions in the room during the meeting.

efforts are being made to ease tensions among the community.

high tensions often lead to misunderstandings.

the negotiations aimed to reduce tensions in the region.

he tried to diffuse the tensions with humor.

tensions escalated after the controversial decision.

there is a lot of tension in the air before the exam.

managing tensions in a workplace is crucial for productivity.

the film explores the tensions between tradition and modernity.

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