Tensing synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Tensing as a Verb

• stretch

  constrict
• tighten

  inhibit
• strain

  constrict
• stiffen

  constrict
• tense

  constrict, inhibit
• pull
• tauten

  constrict, inhibit
• tense up
• contract

  inhibit
• brace

  make or become harder
• cramp

  inhibit
• drawing together

  drawing in
• circumscribe
• compress
• clench
• narrow
• stoop

  cower
• huddle

  cower
• squat

  cower
• strengthen

  make or become harder
• reinforce

  make or become harder
• solidify

  make or become harder
• stabilize

  make or become harder
• toughen
• restrict
• curb
• strangle
• condense
• restrain
• confine
• shrink
• concentrate
• squeeze
• tuck
• pinch
• choke
• limit
• constringe
• astringe
• strangulate
• draw together

  cower
• lean

  cower
• hump
• curve
• bow
• bend
• arch
• draw in
• scrooch down
• thicken