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tauten

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of tauten

to draw tight

  • he tautened the rope and then tied it off
Synonyms of tauten

strain, stretch, tense, tighten
Words Related to tauten

elongate, extend, lengthen

cinch, constrict
Near Antonyms of tauten

ease, relax
Antonyms of tauten

loosen, slack, slacken

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