tense up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To cause someone or something to become tense, uneasy, nervous, or anxious. It describes the action of inducing a state of physical or mental strain. Verb (intransitive) : To become tense, nervous, or uneasy. It describes the process of entering a state of physical tightness or mental anxiety. Usage and Examples Transitive Verb (with an object) : The ominous news...