Definition of Tightening

1. Noun. The act of making something tighter. "The tightening of economic controls"

Specialized synonyms: Take-up
Generic synonyms: Adjustment, Alteration, Modification
Antonyms: Loosening
Derivative terms: Tighten

Definition of Tightening

1. tighten [v] - See also: tighten

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tightening

tiger rattlesnake
tiger salamander
tiger shark
tiger snake
tiges
tigged
tigging
tight
tight-fitting
tight-knit
tight-laced
tighten
tightened
tightener
tighteners
tightening (current term)
tightening your braces
tightens
tighten one's belt
tighten up
tighter
tightest
tightfisted
tightfistedness
tightish
tightknit
tightlipped
tightly
tightly fitting
tightly knit

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