STRAITENING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

straitening 1 of 2

noun

as in pinching

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straitening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of straiten

as in reducing

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Noun

Avoid the inevitable pinching and riding up by opting for a more sophisticated silhouette, like the Willit Tailored Linen Shorts.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
This pair has an identical strap design to Stewart’s style, made of a knit fabric to minimize uncomfortable rubbing and pinching.

— Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026

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Verb

China, too, has relied heavily on its own massive oil stockpiles, while simultaneously drastically reducing its crude imports.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
That’s the international initiative aimed at reducing the number of severe injury and fatal crashes to zero.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reducing

Noun

These adjustments add to the fact that while blockades can impose privation, modern governments and their nationalist populations can accept a lot of suffering before considering major political concessions.

— Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
Yamal has spoken about being recognised on the street at 13, the privations of fame accrued before puberty.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of privation

Noun

Here’s a quick summary of the belt-tightening taking place at each of these schools.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The authors of the study blame backlash against DEI, industry contraction, and overall belt-tightening for the reversal of fortune.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

Definition of belt-tightening

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