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TIGHTENING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word tightening. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tightening. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TIGHTENING

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binding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the capacity to attract and hold something

• strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration

• the act of applying a bandage

• one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

adjective satellite

• executed with proper legal authority

compressing
verbv
noun

• applying pressure

constricting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

constrictive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

contracting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• becoming infected

fastening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• the act of fastening things together

gripping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

narrowing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an instance of becoming narrow

• a decrease in width

• the act of making something narrower

adjective satellite

• becoming gradually narrower

• (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

strapping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• muscular and heavily built

clinching
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

• a small slip noose made with seizing

• the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

• a tight or amorous embrace

verb

• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

• hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

• hold in a tight grasp

• embrace amorously

• flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)

• settle conclusively

constrain
verbv
verb

• compel to behave in a certain way

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• severely restrict in scope or extent

fasten
verbv
verb

• cause to be firmly attached

• become fixed or fastened

• attach to

• make tight or tighter

reduce
verbv
verb

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• make less complex

• bring to humbler or weaker state or condition

• simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

• lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

• be the essential element

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• lessen and make more modest

• make smaller

• to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

• narrow or limit

• put down by force or intimidation

• undergo meiosis

• reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site

• destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• be cooked until very little liquid is left

• cook until very little liquid is left

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

stiffen
verbv
verb

• become stiff or stiffer

• make stiff or stiffer

• severely restrict in scope or extent

tighten up
verbv
verb

• severely restrict in scope or extent

Best Hypernyms For TIGHTENING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tightening, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
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