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Meaning of tightened
The primary meaning of the word "tightened" is to make something tighter or more secure.
Etymology of tightened
The word "tightened" comes from the Old English word "tiht" meaning "tight" or "firm", and the suffix "-ened" which is a verb-forming suffix
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something tighter or more secure
Synonyms
tightened
secured
fastened
strengthened
reinforced
intensified
increased
amplified
augmented
heightened
bolstered
fortified
solidified
stabilized
firmed
stiffened
rigidified
constricted
narrowed
compressed
compacted
condensed
concentrated
centralized
unified
consolidated
coordinated
synchronized
harmonized
aligned
adjusted
regulated
calibrated
tuned
Definitions
- To make something tighter or more secure, typically by turning or pulling it
- * To become tighter or more secure
- * To make a rule, law, or system more strict or severe
Usage Examples
- The company tightened its budget to avoid bankruptcy
- * She tightened her grip on the steering wheel as she drove through the storm
- * The government tightened its laws on immigration
Antonyms
loosened
relaxed
weakened
reduced
decreased
diminished
alleviated
eased
softened
slackened
untightened
released
freed
opened
widened
expanded
broadened
increased
amplified
intensified
augmented