tense

Entry Definition
it is tense, rigid, stiff
s/he holds self tense or rigid or stiff; s/he stands erect
s/he tenses suddenly
s/he stands tense, rigid, stiff
s/he looks tense, stiff, rigid
s/he is tense, holds self tense or rigid or stiff; s/he braces self; s/he has feeling that s/he is being talked about (and is embarrassed or nervous)
s/he tenses muscles