1
to have a cramp;to twitch;to spasm
顔がひきつります。
My face twitches.
2
to stiffen (of a face, expression);to freeze;to grow tight (e.g. of a voice)
ジョンの顔は引きつっていた。
John's face was drawn.
3
to shrink (of skin, due to a scar);to tauten
Other forms
引き攣る 【ひきつる】