Stiffen (Verb)
Meaning 1
Severely restrict in scope or extent; "tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The government decided to stiffen the immigration laws to address growing concerns over national security.
- The new administration plans to stiffen environmental regulations to reduce carbon emissions.
- To combat financial crimes, the agency will stiffen the laws on money laundering.
- New legislation aims to stiffen penalties for drunk driving in an effort to reduce road accidents.
- The management has chosen to stiffen the requirements for employee bonuses to reflect the current economic situation.
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Meaning 2
Make stiff or stiffer; "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Become stiff or stiffer; "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..