From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishchargedcharged /tʃɑːdʒd $ tʃɑːrdʒd/ adjective NERVOUSa charged situation or subject makes people feel very angry, anxious, or excited, and is likely to cause arguments or violence the charged atmosphere in the room a highly charged debate
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charged• The already charged atmosphere erupted into violence when police told the crowd to disperse.• The elections took place in the highly charged atmosphere of mass demonstrations.• Abortion is still a very emotionally charged issue in the U.S.• In a highly charged press conference, Armstrong defended his attack on the children.charged atmosphere• An important feature of this research is that it is carried out in a politically charged atmosphere.• And the eyes in his paintings hold the key to the psychologically charged atmosphere.• Almost certainly the explanation lies in the highly charged atmosphere of a battlefield on the eve of battle.• The highly charged atmosphere of the House panel contrasted sharply with a similar investigation being conducted in the Senate, where Sen.• It is not impossible, in this highly charged atmosphere, that the party leader will be replaced by the weekend. 