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Stiffen — synonyms, stiffen antonyms, definition

1. stiffen (Verb)

33 synonyms
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1 antonym
loosen
3 definitions

stiffen (Verb) — Become stiff or stiffer. ex. "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room"

stiffen (Verb) — Make stiff or stiffer. ex. "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine"

stiffen (Verb) — (of laws or regulations) make more restrictive, or impose greater penalties. ex. "stiffen the regulations"

10 types of
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5 types
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