DICTOMETER

TIGHTENING

(tighten, tightening, astringir, estrechar, fija, solidificar, tirante, binde nærmere, massiv, pålitelig, sammensnøre, solid, stramme, tett)

1. Synonyms:
   • Tightening
   Definitions:
   • the act of making something tighter
   Examples:
   • The tightening of economic controls
   Antonyms:
   loosening, laxation
   
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Tighten
   • Fasten
   Definitions:
   • make tight or tighter
   Examples:
   • Tighten the wire
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Tighten
   Definitions:
   • become tight or tighter
   Examples:
   • The rope tightened
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Stiffen
   • Tighten
   • Tighten up
   • Constrain
   Definitions:
   • restrict
   Examples:
   • Tighten the rules
   • Stiffen the regulations
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Reduce
   • Tighten
   Definitions:
   • narrow or limit
   Examples:
   • Reduce the influx of foreigners