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(v)
tense
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tense up
become tense, nervous, or uneasy
“He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room”
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(v)
tense
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strain
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tense up
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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