Tense Up

Verb1.tense up - become tense or tenser; "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"
change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
2.tense up - make tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious;
affect - act physically on; have an effect upon
crick - twist the head into a strained position
stretch, extend - extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head"

 

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