tightening Synonyms

pull taut thinning tensor stretch stretching strengthening straining stiffen stiffening squeeze squeezing shrivelling shrinking tighten tightener pull tight make stricter contractions toughen up tensing tauten slimming ruggedization firming clenching tighten up toughening securing restringing restraint contracting constrict constricting constrain condensation compression compress clasping clamping bracing accelerando abridging contract contraction reduce reducing press narrowing narrow increase