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Tightening

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Definition

The act of making something tighter or more constricted.

Synonyms & similar words

reduce loosening constrain tighten fasten tightenup stiffen constriction narrowing compressing squeezing clenching contracting firming fastening tensing binding cinching constricting restricting strangling tucking drawing closing securing fixing bolting

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