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stiffen up

/ˈstɪf.ən ʌp/

Translations

stiffen upverb

stiffened up

Past Simple

stiffened up

Past Participle

stiffening up

Gerund

/ˈstɪf.ən ʌp/

se raidirAu sens physique ou émotionnel : devenir rigide, tendu.

She could feel herself stiffen up as the stranger approached her in the dark alley.

Elle pouvait sentir son corps se raidir lorsque l'inconnu s'approchait dans la ruelle sombre.

raidirAu sens transitif : rendre plus rigide ou plus ferme.

He tried to stiffen up the cardboard by adding an extra layer of glue.

Il a essayé de raidir le carton en ajoutant une couche supplémentaire de colle.

Synonyms

stiffen upverb

To become rigid or tense, often due to fear, anxiety, or discomfort.

She could feel herself stiffen up as the stranger approached her in the dark alley.

To make something more rigid or firm.

He tried to stiffen up the cardboard by adding an extra layer of glue.