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TIGHTENS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word tightens. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tightens. (close relations)
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tightenedtightenertightening

Best Alternative Words for TIGHTENS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1clenches
verbv
2constricts
verbv
3contracts
nounn
4fastens
verbv
5narrows
verbv
6secures
verbv
7tautens
verbv
8constrain
verbv
9fasten
verbv
10reduce
verbv
11stiffen
verbv
12tighten up
verbv

Best Hypernyms For TIGHTENS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tightens, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
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Alternatives for CLENCHES

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