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tense
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physically or mentally strained, often due to stress, anxiety, or anticipation
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taut or rigid; stretched tight
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pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')
Tense
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(grammar) a form of the verb that indicates the time or duration of the action or state of the verb
to tense
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to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy
1.1
to become nervous, anxious, or uneasy
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increase the tension on
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become stretched or tense or taut
Example
His muscles were tense from sitting at the computer all day.
The atmosphere in the room grew tense as they waited for the final exam results.
He became tense whenever his boss entered the room, fearing criticism.
She felt tense before her presentation, worrying about forgetting her lines.
The situation remained tense as negotiations between the two parties stalled.
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