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   stiffen

   /ˈstɪfn/

   verb

   • 1. make or become stiff or rigid: "he stiffened his knees in an effort to prevent them trembling" Similar become stiffthickensetbecome solidsolidifyhardengelcongealcoagulateclotmake/become stiff/rigidtense (up)tightentautenrigidifytechnical:ankyloseOpposite relax
   • ▪ support or strengthen (a garment or fabric), typically by adding tape or an adhesive layer.
   • ▪ make or become stronger or more steadfast: "outrage over the murders stiffened the government's resolve to confront the Mafia" Similar strengthenhardentoughenfortifygive strength toreinforcebracesteelgive a boost toOpposite weaken

   Derivatives

   • 1. stiffener noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTIFFEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Stiffen means to become or make something firm, severe, or less relaxed. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     STIFFEN meaning: 1. to become firm or more difficult to...

   • Stiffen: Japanese Translation

     stiffen translate: 固くなる（固くする）, こわばる（こわばらせる）. Learn more in...

   • Stiffen: Thai Translation

     stiffen translate: ทำให้แข็งทื่อ. Learn more in the...

   • Stiffen: French Translation

     stiffen translate: (se) raidir. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Stiffen: German Translation

     STIFFEN translate: (sich ver)steifen. Learn more in the...

   • Stiffen: Italian Translation

     stiffen - definition, audio pronunciation and more for...

   • Stiffen: Polish Translation

     STIFFEN translate: sztywnieć, usztywniać, zesztywnieć,...

   • Stiffen: Arabic Translation

     STIFFEN translate: تَصلّب / صَلّب. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stiffenStiffen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STIFFEN is to make stiff or stiffer. How to use stiffen in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTIFFEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Stiffen means to become or make something firm, severe or nervous. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples and translations in various languages.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › stiffenSTIFFEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used without object) to become stiff. to become suddenly tense, rigid, or taut, as in bracing oneself for or drawing back from shock, fear, or displeasure: He stiffened, expecting to hear the worst. stiffen. / ˈstɪfən /.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTIFFEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb stiffen, which can mean to stop moving, to become tense, to make firm, or to strengthen. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for stiffen.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › stiffenStiffen - definition of stiffen by The Free Dictionary

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   Stiffen means to make or become stiff or stiffer, or to become tense or unyielding. See the verb forms, synonyms, translations and usage examples of stiffen from various sources.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stiffenStiffen - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To stiffen is to become stiff or unbending. If your legs stiffen during a long plane flight, you'll want to stretch them out once you land. You can stiffen something deliberately, like when you stiffen a package with cardboard to protect it in the mail.