Top synonyms for “tighten”: constrain, fasten, reduce, stiffen, tighten up.
Definitions
- (verb)narrow or limit“reduce the influx of foreigners”
- (verb)severely restrict in scope or extent“tighten the rules”
- (verb)become tight or tighter“The rope tightened”
- (verb)make tight or tighter“Tighten the wire”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "tighten"?
Common synonyms for "tighten" include constrain, fasten, reduce, stiffen, tighten up. Our thesaurus lists 5 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "tighten" mean?
narrow or limit Example: "reduce the influx of foreigners"
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