1. Word finder
  2. Word definitions
  3. tense up

Find the word definition

What is "tense up"

Crossword clues for tense up

tense up
Wiktionary
tense up

vb. (context intransitive English) to become tense

WordNet
tense up

  1. v. become tense or tenser; "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room" [syn: tense] [ant: relax]

  2. make tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious; [syn: tense, strain] [ant: relax, relax]

Usage examples of "tense up".

I saw him twist his head to look at the loup-garou, and tense up as the beast trotted around the edge of the pit to the side closest to him.

But she didn't tense up, so he drew it up a little more, exposing the underside of her breast, so pale and soft and perfect.

He felt himself tense up at the mere thought of the man, at the name which now automatically inspired his rage.

He felt Jenseny's hand tense up in his own, and he squeezed it once in reassurance.

I tense up, ready for it as I hear a key turn in the lock, then another key, and the door opens.

When he did finally tongue my clit, I felt an electric sensation spread through my body, making my limbs stiffen and my cheeks tense up in his strong hands.