Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Tense and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tense" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Tense
Tense adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Controversial and tense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Tense".
Both words in one sentence
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During the tense situation with France, Adams, at the advice of the Hamilton wing of the party, reluctantly signed a controversial series of bills known as the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Source: Useful Notes / John Adams - Significant in that you don't realize until this point that the tense (and controversial!) video was all just a play, and the curtain call can actually serve as Nightmare Retardant.
Source: Curtain Call
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