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to tense up
[phrase form: tense]
01
tendre, contracter
to create a state of tension and discomfort
Example
The unexpected news about the project delay tensed up the entire team.
Public speaking tends to tense him up, making him nervous.
The suspenseful movie scene really tensed the audience up.
02
se tendre, devenir anxieux
to feel nervous without any specific reason
Example
Whenever he enters a crowded room, he tends to tense up.
As the roller coaster climbed to its peak, passengers began to tense up.
The atmosphere in the room made everyone tense up.
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