high tension

Frequency: 8.221.3 per million words

An intense level of bad feeling or conflict between people or groups.

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  • More police have been sent to areas of high political tension.
  • The ongoing dispute created high tension between the two neighboring countries.
  • There was high tension in the boardroom as the CEO announced the layoffs.
  • After weeks of negotiations, the atmosphere remained one of high tension.
  • She could feel the high tension in the room, even before anyone spoke.
  • The constant pressure led to high tension among the team members.
  • Efforts are being made to reduce the high tension in the region.
  • The election results sparked high tension and protests across the city.
  • Despite their attempts to mediate, high tension persisted between the estranged couple.
  • A state of high tension characterized the final moments of the debate.