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tightening
/ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/ · 10 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
the act of making something tighter
the tightening of economic controls
- verb
make tight or tighter
Tighten the wire
- verb
become tight or tighter
The rope tightened
- verb
restrict
Tighten the rules
- verb
narrow or limit
reduce the influx of foreigners