Synonyms of tightened

tightened 1 of 2

adjective

as in inflexible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inflexible
• firm
• unrelaxed
• unyielding
• stiff
• taut
• rigid
• tight
• tense

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loose
• lax
• slack
• loosened
• hanging
• relaxed
• sagging
• floppy
• limp
• yielding
• elastic
• flaccid
• flexible
• lank
• droopy
• resilient
• slackened
• pliant
• supple
• springy
• drooping
• stretchy

tightened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of tighten

as in tensed

to draw tight

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tensed
• stretched
• tautened
• strained
• lengthened
• extended
• elongated
• constricted
• cinched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosened
• slackened
• relaxed
• eased
• slacked