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tighten
verb(tight-en)
narrow or limit
Synonyms: reduce,
tighten
verb(tight-en)
make tight or tighter
Synonyms: fasten,
tighten
verb(tight-en)
severely restrict in scope or extent
Synonyms: constrain, stiffen, tighten up,
Examples:
Tighten the rules.
tighten
verb(tight-en)
become tight or tighter
Examples:
The rope tightened.

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