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Definitions of tighten:

  • verb:   become tight or tighter
    Example: "The rope tightened"
  • verb:   make tight or tighter
    Example: "Tighten the wire"
  • verb:   narrow or limit
  • verb:   restrict
    Example: "Tighten the rules"


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