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STIFFEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Stiffen.

Stiffen - as a verb

Become stiff or stiffer

Example: "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loosen

Make stiff or stiffer

Example: "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loosen

Severely restrict in scope or extent

Example: "Tighten the rules"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constraintightentighten up

Example Sentences

"She stiffened her back and held her head high."
"The sudden noise caused him to stiffen in fear."
"The cold wind made her body stiffen."
"He stiffened his grip on the handle of the sword."
"The teacher's stern tone made the students stiffen."
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Word Game Points

Is STIFFEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stiffen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STIFFEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is STIFFEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stiffen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STIFFEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is STIFFEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stiffen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STIFFEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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