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OVERTIGHTENING Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word overtightening. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word overtightening. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OVERTIGHTENING

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compressing
verbv
noun

• applying pressure

constricting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

restricting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

squeezing
verbv
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

tightening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of making something tighter

cramping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

• a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued

• a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together

verb

• secure with a cramp

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• affect with or as if with a cramp

• suffer from sudden painful contraction of a muscle

pinching
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a painful or straitened circumstance

• an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

• a small sharp bite or snip

• a squeeze with the fingers

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• make ridges into by pinching together

• make off with belongings of others

• cut the top off

• irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

Alternatives for COMPRESSING

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