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TIGHTEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Tighten.

How to pronounce tighten:

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Tighten - as a verb

Make tight or tighter

Example: "Tighten the wire"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fasten
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become tight or tighter

Example: "The rope tightened"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Severely restrict in scope or extent

Example: "Tighten the rules"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constrainstiffentighten up

Narrow or limit

Example: "Reduce the influx of foreigners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reduce

Example Sentences

"Please tighten the screws on this chair."
"The mechanic needs to tighten the bolts on the car engine."
"She tightened her grip on the handlebars as she rode the bike downhill."
"The company decided to tighten its security measures after a recent breach."
"You should tighten the knot to secure the rope properly."
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Word Game Points

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

TIGHTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TIGHTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tighten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIGHTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TIGHTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tighten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIGHTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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