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create tension
/kɹiˈeɪt ˈtɛnʃən/
generate unease or conflict
The director created tension by keeping the ending ambiguous.
The director made the audience feel uneasy by not revealing the ending.
general
to generate unease, conflict, or emotional strain in a situation or relationship
The political debate created tension between the two candidates.
The debate caused conflict and unease between the candidates.
The suspenseful movie created tension throughout the plot.
The movie kept the audience on edge with its suspenseful storytelling.
This phrase is often used in contexts involving relationships, storytelling, or social dynamics.
Collocations
create tension into cause unease within a specific group or situationcreate tension betweento generate conflict or strain between individuals or groups
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The phrase 'create tension' is often used in narratives, social settings, or professional environments to describe emotional or relational strain.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing this phrase in casual conversation can make your speech sound overly dramatic.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'create' (to bring into existence) and 'tension' (a state of mental or emotional strain), forming a common expression in English.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as in storytelling, relationships, or social situations.
Word Breakdown
create
to bring into existence
roottension
a state of mental or emotional strain
rootEnglish Dictionary