tension

Definition

Examples

Tension in the meeting rose when the budget was discussed.

Word Family

Synonyms

• stressthe relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
• strain(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
• frictiona state of conflict between persons

Collocations

• Easy muscle tension
  to muscle tension, meaning to make one's way by force
• Medium resolve workplace tension through open mediation
  to settle or solve a problem regarding workplace tension through open mediation
• Hard escalating geopolitical tensions threatening maritime trade
  to escalating geopolitical tensions threatening maritime trade, meaning to increase in extent or intensity
• Very Hard palpable tension you could cut with a knife
  describing palpable tension you could cut with a knife (capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt)