| query | If there is a t______ between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties .If there is a tension between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties . The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections. |
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| word | tension |
| full-definition | noun Tension is the feeling that is produced in a situation when people are anxious and do not trust each other, and when there is a possibility of sudden violence or conflict . The tension between the two countries is likely to remain. ...continued tension over the killing of demonstrators. The years of his government are remembered for political tension and conflict. Tension is a feeling of worry and anxiety which makes it difficult for you to relax . She has done her best to keep calm but finds herself trembling with tension and indecision. Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve tension and stress. If there is a tension between forces, arguments, or influences, there are differences between them that cause difficulties . The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections. The tension in something such as a rope or wire is the extent to which it is stretched tight . |
| inflections | tensions |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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