Synonyms of tense up

Verb


1. tense, tense up, change state, turn

usage: become tense, nervous, or uneasy; "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"

2. tense, strain, tense up, affect

usage: cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious; "he got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up"

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