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tension

tension

Meaning of tension

strained situation

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EN-UK/ˈtɛnʃən/
EN-US/ˈtɛnʃən/
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tension with Russian translation

tension usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.

There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она попыталась снизить напряжённость между двумя членами команды.

She tried to calm the tension between the two teammates.

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tension belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

tensionнапряжённость
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

tension synonyms

Related words worth learning together

stress
pressure or strain often with psychological/physiological effects
nervousness
internal agitation or jitteriness, often with physical symptoms
pressure
external force or demand, physical or social, causing strain
anxiety
internal worry or apprehension, often with clinical connotations
strain
load or overuse, physical or mental, implying wear or damage
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🇬🇧en

pressure or strain often with psychological/physiological effects

B2Very Often

She left work early because of extreme stress.

🇬🇧en

internal agitation or jitteriness, often with physical symptoms

B2Often

His nervousness was obvious before the interview.

🇬🇧en

external force or demand, physical or social, causing strain

B2Very Often

He felt pressure to finish the project on time.

🇬🇧en

internal worry or apprehension, often with clinical connotations

B2Very Often

Public speaking gives her a lot of anxiety.

🇬🇧en

load or overuse, physical or mental, implying wear or damage

B2Often

The long hours put a strain on their relationship.

F
🇬🇧en
friction

disagreement or resistance between people/groups, often causing tension

B2Often

There has been friction between the two departments all year.

🇬🇧en

open clash of interests or positions, usually more overt than tension

B2Very Often

The conflict between the neighbours escalated into a lawsuit.

U
🇬🇧en
unease

mild discomfort or worry, less intense than anxiety

B2Often

There was an uneasy feeling in the audience as the verdict was read.

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How to pronounce tension and what this word means

tension means tension. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce tension

/ˈtɛnʃən/

tension translation

tension

tension examples

There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts.

tension transcription

/ˈtɛnʃən/, /ˈtɛnʃən/

Questions about this word

tension meaning: what does it mean?

strained situation

tension pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

tension is pronounced as /ˈtɛnʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

tension definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts. Translation: После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.

Is tension part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, tension can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is tension part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, tension can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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