TIGHTENING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tightening. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| binding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority | ||||||
| compressing | verbv | |||||
noun • applying pressure | ||||||
| constricting | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom | ||||||
| constrictive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||
| contracting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • becoming infected | ||||||
| fastening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place • the act of fastening things together | ||||||
| gripping | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • capable of arousing and holding the attention | ||||||
| narrowing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an instance of becoming narrow • a decrease in width • the act of making something narrower adjective satellite • becoming gradually narrower • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom | ||||||
| restricting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||
| squeezing | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of gripping and pressing firmly | ||||||
| strapping | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • muscular and heavily built | ||||||
| clinching | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily • a small slip noose made with seizing • the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet • a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together • a tight or amorous embrace verb • secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts • hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches • hold in a tight grasp • embrace amorously • flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) • settle conclusively | ||||||
| constrain | verbv | |||||
verb • compel to behave in a certain way • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||||
| fasten | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be firmly attached • become fixed or fastened • attach to • make tight or tighter | ||||||
| reduce | verbv | |||||
verb • cut down on; make a reduction in • make less complex • bring to humbler or weaker state or condition • simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another • lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation • be the essential element • reduce in size; reduce physically • lessen and make more modest • make smaller • to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons • narrow or limit • put down by force or intimidation • undergo meiosis • reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site • destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • be cooked until very little liquid is left • cook until very little liquid is left • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||
| stiffen | verbv | |||||
verb • become stiff or stiffer • make stiff or stiffer • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||||
| tighten up | verbv | |||||
verb • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||||
