If she didn't do something to break the tension between Ted and the priest, one of them very well might call the police.

The delay often started another man talking to break the tension.

It's a stand off for the girl when suddenly a voice breaks the tension.

As the two got into it, Grace tried to break the tension.

Jim wanted to move, to shout, anything to break the tension.

Breaking the tension felt good to all three of them.

He laughed, trying to break the tension which had settled in the air.

It worked this time, too, and broke the tension of the moment.

But I had to do something to break the tension.

That broke the tension, and they had a good laugh together.