tighten

Verb

Meaning

To draw tighter; to straiten; to make more close in any manner.

Source: Webster's dictionary

reduce constrain stiffen fasten tighten up batten close increase flex contract improve secure narrow extend tie

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loosen slack free open release spread

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change trammel limit bound alter modify

press contract wind firm narrow compact

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tighten the rules Source: Internet

stiffen the regulations Source: Internet

Tighten the wire Source: Internet

reduce the influx of foreigners Source: Internet

The rope tightened Source: Internet

A bill passed in the House to tighten background checks has not been brought for a vote in the Senate. Source: Internet