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The tension between them was palpable. The room was filled with tension. Tension can be used as a noun or a verb.
The tension in the room was so palpable that you could cut it with a knife. The excitement in the crowd was palpable as they waited for the performer to take the stage. The fear in her voice was palpable as she described the encounter with the wild animal.
Examples : "The tension in the room was palpable as we waited for the results to be announced." "There was palpable discontent in the union meeting." Watching the fighter planes streak across the horizon, the civilians felt a moment of palpable terror.
The tension in the room was palpable as the two rivals faced off.
Tension in a literary sense is a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense or when there is suspense in the story.
Palpable tension refers to a strong feeling of unease or stress that is easily noticeable or perceptible in a situation or environment. It often creates a sense of anticipation or conflict that can be felt physically by those present.
I wish they made TV palpable and that people would reproach it first
"The tension between my current wife and my ex-wife was palpable." Papable: Capable of being touched or felt
The tension in the room was so high, I had to get up and leave.
The war created tension between the two countries.
To ease the tension between the parties, they suggested a meeting.
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