stiffen
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verb \ˈsti-fən\stiff·enedstiff·en·ing \ˈsti-fə-niŋ, ˈstif-niŋ\
Definition of STIFFEN
transitive verb
: to make stiff or stiffer
intransitive verb
: to become stiff or stiffer
— stiff·en·er \ˈsti-fə-nər, ˈstif-nər\ noun
See Examples of STIFFEN
- She stiffened when he grabbed her shoulder.
- The dogs stiffened in alarm.
- The law would stiffen penalties for tax evasion.
First Known Use of STIFFEN
15th century
Related to STIFFEN
- Synonyms
- harden, harshen, strengthen, toughen
- Antonyms
- ameliorate, ease
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