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

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

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
The Maui flip-flops target key pressure points on the sole of the foot to help evenly distribute weight and reduce stress, while the wide toe post is designed to minimize pinching and blisters.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Definition of pinching

Verb

The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The goal is to improve inspection quality while reducing the risks associated with labor-intensive maintenance work.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of reducing

Noun

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
These are people who still carry within them memories of war, occupation, and stretches of extreme privation.

— Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 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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