Definitions for tense up
tense up

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1. tense, tense upverb

   become tense, nervous, or uneasy

   "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"

2. tense, strain, tense upverb

   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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1. tense upverb

   To become tense.

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1. tense up

   To tense up means to become tight or rigid, often as a result of stress, anxiety, or fear. It can refer to the tightening of muscles in the body, or to becoming mentally or emotionally strained or on edge.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tense up in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tense up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of tense up in a Sentence

1. Latvian Porzingis:

   I always try to stay confident in my ability. I've never really doubted myself on the court, but when things are not clicking you start to tense up a little bit, it took me time to figure some things out. I feel really comfortable out there now, it feels in the rhythm of the game. I know where my jump shots are going to come from and when I can be aggressive. It feels more simple and natural.

2. Carl Tart:

   I tense up because I have no idea if these people are about to target me. I have no clue what's going to happen from this point forward.

3. Adam Grossman:

   If I see you (a company executive) tense up with a question or glance at your chief financial officer, I'm picking that up, it's not a violation (of RegFD) -- but it's an advantage.

4. Kat Wilson:

   I hate cars, I don't trust people driving them, especially in New Jersey, and I see a lot of accidents and New Jersey's scary. When someone pulls into our lane, maybe from a parking lot, I just automatically tense up.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tense up
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tense_Up
3. ^ ChatGPT
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