Collocations with "tension"

16 collocations found

racial tension

a situation where people of different races dislike or distrust each other

racial9.0
heightened tension

A situation where feelings of mistrust or hostility are more intense than usual.

heightened8.5
mounting tension

describes tension that is gradually increasing

mounting8.3
ethnic tension

Refers to a state of hostility or strained relations between ethnic groups.

ethnic8.2
escalating tension

Refers to a situation where tension between groups is increasing.

escalating8.0
palpable tension

Refers to a strong, noticeable feeling of tension in a room or between people, which can almost be felt physically.

palpable8.0
premenstrual tension

Refers to the physical and emotional symptoms that can occur in the one to two weeks before a woman's period.

premenstrual8.0
surface7.9
renewed tension

The re-emergence of a strained state or relationship between people or groups.

renewed7.8
exacerbate tension

to increase the level of tension between people or groups

exacerbate7.2
suffer from tension

to be affected by mental or nervous strain.

suffer from7.1
tension headache

a common type of headache caused by muscle contraction in the head and neck

headache7.0
unresolved tension

Refers to a strained state or relationship between individuals, groups, or nations that has not been eased or resolved.

unresolved6.8
communal tension

Tension and conflict between different communities living in the same area.

communal6.7
inherent tension

A natural state of strain or opposition between different forces, elements, or demands.

inherent6.7
muscular tension

the condition of muscles being stretched or strained

muscular6.3