Tightening Synonyms and Antonyms

Restrict
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stiffening
  2. constraining
  3. strengthening
  4. reducing
  5. congealing
  6. hardening
  7. reinforcing
  8. contracting
Antonyms:
  1. liquefying
  2. softening
  3. melting
The act of making something tighter
(Noun)
Antonyms:
  1. loosening

Tightening Sentence Examples

  • The Cossacks were untying their horses and tightening their saddle girths.

  • She stopped and stared, throat tightening.

  • Damian hissed beside her, his grip on her neck tightening.

  • Her pacing ceased, her throat tightening at the thought of spurning him.

  • Useful for tightening those awkward little screws in glasses.

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