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stiff, rigid, stiffen, tense up, brace

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In English: tense up, brace oneself

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As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be firm or hard and not easy to bend. English = (be) stiff, (be) rigid. 2. To stop moving and stand or sit with muscles that are suddenly tense, for example because you feel afraid or angry. English = stiffen, tense up. 3. To prepare yourself for something unpleasant or difficult. English = brace oneself.