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tighten

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of tighten

to draw tight

  • tighten the straps on the backpack so that the load doesn't shift while hiking
Synonyms of tighten

strain, stretch, tauten, tense
Words Related to tighten

elongate, extend, lengthen

cinch, constrict
Near Antonyms of tighten

ease, relax
Antonyms of tighten

loosen, slack, slacken

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