tighten (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def become tight or tighter
examples The rope tightened
Frame - 1 Something ----s
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Hyponym constrict, constringe, narrow; tauten, firm; compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press; strain, tense
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Hyponym change
Hypernym constrict, constringe, narrow; tauten, firm; compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press; strain, tense

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