| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| tense | (verb) cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious | Synonyms: strain, tense up |
| (verb) become tense, nervous, or uneasy | Synonyms: tense up | |
| (verb) increase the tension on | - | |
| (verb) become stretched or tense or taut | Synonyms: strain |