Tighten
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Tighten [tahyt-n]

VERB

VERB

  • To make tight.

  • To become tight.

Example

"I tightened the screw."

"She tightened her grip while hanging on the tree."

Synonyms

Narrow, Stiffe, Toughen, Compress, Bind, Contract, Crush, Fasten, Fix, Strain, Stress, Tauten, Tense

Antonyms

Loosen, Slack, Slacken, Untighten, Allow, Concentrate, Enlarge, Expand, Give, Help, Increase, Lengthen