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English to English verb
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make tight or tighter |  | Example: Tighten the wire
source: wordnet30
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become tight or tighter | | Example: The rope tightened
source: wordnet30
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restrict | | Example: Tighten the rules
stiffen the regulations
source: wordnet30
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narrow or limit | | Example: reduce the influx of foreigners
source: wordnet30
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To draw tighter; to straiten; to make more close in any manner. | | source: webster1913
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