Definition of Straiten

1. Verb. Bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship.

Exact synonyms: Distress
Generic synonyms: Bother, Discommode, Disoblige, Incommode, Inconvenience, Put Out, Trouble

2. Verb. Squeeze together.
Generic synonyms: Confine, Detain

Definition of Straiten

1. v. t. To make strait; to make narrow; hence, to contract; to confine.

Definition of Straiten

1. to make strait [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: strait

Lexicographical Neighbors of Straiten

straiks
strain
strained
strainer
strainers
strainer vine
straining
strains
straint
straints
strain gage
strain gauge
strait
strait-laced
straited
straiten (current term)
straitened
straitening
straitens
straiter
straitest
straiting
straitjacket
straitjacketed
straitjacketing
straitjackets
straitlaced
straitlacedly
straitlacedness
straitly

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