tighten with

Examples (10)

• Her face tightened with pain.
• His jaw tightened with anger as he heard the news.
• I felt my stomach tighten with anxiety before the exam.
• Her fists tightened with frustration when the computer crashed again.
• The old man's grip on his cane tightened with determination.
• My throat tightened with suppressed tears during the eulogy.
• His shoulders tightened with tension as the deadline approached.
• She could feel her chest tighten with fear in the dark alley.
• The muscles in his neck tightened with resentment.
• He noticed her lips tighten with disapproval.