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

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
The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of pinching

Verb

Security analysts speculate that many are willing to talk about their bribes to politicians, in hopes of reducing their sentences.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of reducing

Noun

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
Still, the mesh grids spreading across Haiti's countryside prove that the country's energy story may transcend the privation.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 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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