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to tense up
[phrase form: tense]
01
tendre, se crisper
to create a state of tension and discomfort
Example
The constant pressure from deadlines is tensing up the entire office.
The unexpected news about the project delay tensed up the entire team.
02
se raidir, se tendre
to feel nervous without any specific reason
Example
As the roller coaster climbed to its peak, passengers began to tense up.
As the exam began, many students started to tense up.
Whenever he enters a crowded room, he tends to tense up.
Exemple
The constant pressure from deadlines is tensing up the entire office.
The unexpected news about the project delay tensed up the entire team.
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