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Meaning of tightening
The primary meaning of the word "tightening" is to make something tighter or more secure.
Etymology of tightening
The word "tightening" comes from the Old English words "tīht" meaning "tight" and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle, indicating an ongoing action
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something tighter or more secure
Synonyms
strengthening
intensifying
increasing
augmenting
amplifying
enhancing
fortifying
bolstering
reinforcing
stiffening
solidifying
hardening
compacting
constricting
narrowing
squeezing
compressing
clamping
gripping
straining
tautening
bracing
firming
securing
fastening
tightening
clenching
gripping
grasping
clutching
holding
binding
restraining
restricting
limiting
reducing
decreasing
lessening
loosening
relaxing
easing
slackening
weakening
softening
Definitions
- The act of making something tighter or more secure, such as a screw, a rope, or a grip
- The process of becoming tighter or more secure, such as a muscle or a seal
- A decrease in size or amount, such as a tightening of the budget or a tightening of the market
Usage Examples
- The company is tightening its budget to prepare for the economic downturn
- She felt a tightening in her chest when she heard the bad news
- The mechanic is tightening the screws to ensure the engine is secure
Antonyms
loosening
relaxing
easing
slackening
weakening
softening
decreasing
reducing
lessening
diminishing
minimizing
alleviating
mitigating
calming
soothing
releasing
freeing
unleashing
unfastening
unclamping
unclenching
ungrasping
unbinding
unrestricting
expanding
increasing
augmenting
amplifying
enlarging
widening
opening
unfolding