Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Straiten.
Straiten - as a verb
Bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distressSqueeze together
Example Sentences
"The loss of their jobs straitened the family's finances."
"Her illness straitened her ability to work."
"The company's bankruptcy will straiten its operations."
"The economic downturn has straitened many businesses."
"The war efforts straiten the country's resources."
Word Game Points
Is STRAITEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, straiten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRAITEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is STRAITEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, straiten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRAITEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is STRAITEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, straiten is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRAITEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.