Tightened

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of tighten form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

aggrandized amplified beefed up bloated elevated enhanced

Example

"The sail tightened in the strong wind."

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