tightened
verbHow many syllables in tightened?
There are 2 syllables in the word tightened.How to pronounce tightened:
Definition of tightened:
- tightened (verb):
- to make tight or tighter
Synonyms for tightened:
firm
inflexible
rigid
stiff
taut
tense
tight
unrelaxed
unyielding
Antonyms for tightened:
allowed
compressed
concentrated
detached
enlarged
expanded
extended
freed
gave
given
helped
holp
holpen
increased
lengthened
let go
loosed
loosened
lost
melted
molt
molten
opened
relaxed
released
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