Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make something more secure or less loose by adjusting it.
Tighten
/ˈtaɪtn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He knitted his brows and tightened his lips.Her hand tightens around mine as she stops in place.Tom held the part in place while Al tightened the screws.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English tighte meaning to draw tight, related to Old English tihan for pulling or drawing.
Usage Statistics:
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