What does "stiffens" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of stiffen

What is a synonym for "stiffens"?

Common synonyms include: amplify, back, be tough, beef up, brace, brace up.

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

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amplify back be tough beef up brace brace up

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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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