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1. (verb) tense, tense up
become tense, nervous, or uneasy
"He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"

2. (verb) tense, strain, 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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