Tighten synonyms
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(Chem.) To cause molecules of (the same or different substances) to combine to form a more complex compound, often with elimination of a simple molecule, as water
To put pressure or bring influence to bear upon (someone) to do a certain thing, as to pay money, etc.
tighten (related)
The definition of tighten is to make something more fixed in place, more constricted, or more snug.
(Law) To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.
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To hold in; limit; restrict
To jam (a wheel) by a short turn.
grip more tightly
To make tight
screw-down
To make tight
add pressure
To make tight
To bring on; to incur; to acquire.
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To make fixed, settled, or less subject to change:
To congeal is to solidify, especially by cooling, or to take shape, especially to form a satisfying whole.
To make or become stiff or stiffer.
To make or become tough or tougher
become more disciplined
To become tight
become stricter
To become tight
loosen (antonym)
To make less taut, less compact, etc.
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melt (antonym)
To change from a solid to a liquid state by heating or being heated with sufficient energy at the melting point.
soften (antonym)
Soften is defined as to make more soft or more gentle.
liquefy (antonym)
To cause to become liquid, especially:
stretch (related)
(Figuratively) To get more use than expected from a limited resource.
To put down with force; subdue:
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To enclose in a limited area; confine.
To make or become tense
loose (antonym)
To let loose; release:
free (antonym)
Free means to release or let go.
release (antonym)
To set free from confinement or bondage:
To strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment.
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(Medicine) To perform a reduction; to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment.
restrict
To constrain is to impose limitations or restrictions on someone or something, or to force yourself or someone else to act in a certain way.
Fasten is defined as to join one thing to another, or to secure.
tightening (related)
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ratchete (related)
slacken (related)
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