cause tension

Frequency: 8.120.1 per million words

To be the reason for a state of mental or emotional strain.

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  • The job losses caused greater tensions within the company.
  • Economic inequality often causes social tension in urban areas.
  • Misunderstandings about the schedule caused some tension among the team members.
  • The new trade tariffs are likely to cause political tension between the two nations.
  • Loud music late at night can cause tension between neighbors.
  • His constant criticism caused a lot of tension in their marriage.
  • Differences in management styles caused tension during the merger.
  • The sudden change in policy caused tension among the staff.
  • Religious differences have caused ethnic tension in the region for decades.
  • Competition for limited resources can cause tension within a community.