What is "tighten" in English? Definition and Explanations
Updated: 02-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
What does tighten mean in English? Meaning of tighten definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "tighten" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "tighten": make tight or tighter
Verb
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈtaɪ.tən/
Meaning of "tighten": become tight or tighter
Verb
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈtaɪ.tən/
Meaning of "tighten": restrict
Verb
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈtaɪ.tən/
Meaning of "tighten": narrow or limit
Verb
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈtaɪ.tən/
Synonyms:
stiffen, toughen, narrow, cramp, secure, strain, close, strangle, screw, stretch, fix, condense, crush, tauten, congeal, grip, compress, pressure, tense, clench, squeeze, bind, contract, harden, pinch, fasten, rigidify,
Antonyms:
release, loosen, compress, enlarge, lengthen, increase, stretch, allow, let go, lose, loose, unfasten, untie, concentrate, open, free, help, expand, melt, extend, give, relax, uncompress,
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