What does "stiffens" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of stiffen

What is a synonym for "stiffens"?

Common synonyms include: harden, increase, intensify, rigidify, set, solidify.

Stiffens

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of stiffen form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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harden increase intensify rigidify set solidify

Antonyms

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ease flex loosen relax

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"Distracted with amaze / she marked me, as the Trojan arms shone plain. / Heat leaves her frame; she stiffens with the gaze, / she swoons – and scarce at length these faltering words essays:"

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