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What is the opposite of loosens up?

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To make demands, or prove to be testing on
“Their holidays in the woods without Wi-Fi really challenges the kids.”
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Opposite of to feel great fear about something
“You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense.”
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Opposite of to be anxious or concerned
“How do you relax with all this turbulence on the plane?”
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Opposite of to tighten, especially one's muscles
“I allow my muscles to relax, and then begin to breathe at my regular pace.”
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Opposite of to be emotionally stirred up with a negative emotion, especially anger
“They relax and feel relief because they know that the worst is behind them.”
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Opposite of to disturb mentally or emotionally
“Chloe had to calm herself before she went on stage to perform in front of the judges.”
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Opposite of to damage (a muscle, ligament, etc.) by abnormal strain
Relax your muscles, and the pain should subside soon after.”
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Opposite of to overcome with emotion or stress
“With thirty seconds to go, and the game all but won, I could finally relax.”
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Opposite of to have a phobia of
“I definitely relax more in the presence of wild beasts than I do among my human brethren.”
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Opposite of to pant or breathe hard or with difficulty
“He doubled over and started panting heavily for a period but was able to relax and resume the race.”
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Opposite of to compress or cram items, especially to fit into a container
Distribute the items uniformly in the box so that it closes comfortably without crushing or breaking the contents inside.”
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