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tighten meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of tighten at MeaningMonkey.org. tighten meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.TIGHTEN verb
Definition of tighten (verb)
- make tight or tighter
- "Tighten the wire"
- synonyms: fasten
- become tight or tighter
- "The rope tightened"
- restrict
- "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
- synonyms: constrain, stiffen, tighten up
- narrow or limit
- "reduce the influx of foreigners"
- synonyms: reduce
Source: Princeton University Wordnet