Tighten (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Fasten

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Firm
• Wind Up

Related Words

• Tightening (noun)

Meaning ²

Severely restrict in scope or extent; "tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Tighten Up
• Constrain
• Stiffen

Hypernyms

• Throttle
• Restrict
• Bound
• Limit
• Confine

Meaning ³

Narrow or limit; "reduce the influx of foreigners".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Reduce

Hypernyms

• Throttle
• Restrict
• Bound
• Limit
• Confine

Meaning ⁴

Become tight or tighter; "The rope tightened".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hyponyms

• Squeeze
• Tense
• Firm
• Constrict
• Constringe
• Contract
• Narrow
• Press
• Compact