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Tighten

verb

/ˈtaɪtən/

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

secure, fasten, strengthen, firm

loosen, relax, slacken, weaken

tighten belt, tighten screws, tighten security, tighten grip, tighten controls, tighten budget

to create or shape something by carving or molding

to respond to a question or statement

to start doing something; to commence

to be unlike or distinct from something else

to attack violently, either physically or with words

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense