adj. 1 to make snug or trim or close in fit or timing; 2 to fastened or shut in a secure way
She tightened the string around the box.
She tightened the string around the box.
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What event tightened the immigration laws in United States.
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He tightened the tension of the bowstring.
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He tightened the chinstrap so his helmet would stay on snugly.
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The goalie's face mask needed to be tightened.
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He tightened the bolt.
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bind; constrict; fasten; make snug
loosen
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brightened
frightened
heightened
lightened
tightened
enlightened
unenlightened
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