Definition of Stiffening

1. Noun. The act of becoming stiff. "Stiffening his shoulders, he prepared to advance"

Generic synonyms: Procedure, Process
Derivative terms: Stiffen

2. Noun. The process of becoming stiff or rigid.
Exact synonyms: Rigidification, Rigidifying
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Specialized synonyms: Rigor Mortis
Derivative terms: Rigidify, Rigidify, Stiffen

Definition of Stiffening

1. n. Act or process of making stiff.

Definition of Stiffening

1. stiffen [v] - See also: stiffen

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stiffening

stied
Stieglitz
sties
stieve
stievely
stiever
stievest
stiff
stiff-backed
stiff-necked
stiffed
stiffen
stiffened
stiffener
stiffeners
stiffening (current term)
stiffens
stiffer
stiffest
stiffie
stiffies
stiffing
stiffish
stiffly
stiffness
stiffnesses
stiffs
stiffy
stiff aster
stiff gentian

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