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Stiffening (Noun)

The process of becoming stiff or rigid.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The doctor explained that the stiffening of the patient's joints was a symptom of the disease.
As the body cooled, a stiffening of the muscles occurred, making it difficult to move the limbs.
The athlete experienced a stiffening in her knee after the injury, which made it hard to walk.
The stiffening of the fabric made it difficult to fold and sew into the desired shape.
The process of embalming involves a stiffening of the body to prevent decay and decomposition.

The act of becoming stiff; "stiffening his shoulders, he prepared to advance".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The team felt a stiffening in their formation as they sensed the opponents were about to make a last-ditch effort to equalize.
Her legs showed signs of stiffening from sitting too long and not stretching her muscles properly.
With each labored step, a visible stiffening could be observed in his stride due to muscle cramps from the exertion.
In her quiet rage, a subtle stiffening took hold in her voice that belied her seemingly tranquil demeanor.
Her lips revealed a slight stiffening of expression at his poor excuse, conveying skepticism in its very stillness.