Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Stiffen.
Stiffen - as a verb
Become stiff or stiffer
Example: "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loosen6Make stiff or stiffer
Example: "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loosen6Severely restrict in scope or extent
Example: "Tighten the rules"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constrain11tighten11tighten upExample Sentences
"She stiffened her back and held her head high."
"The sudden noise caused him to stiffen in fear."
"The cold wind made her body stiffen."
"He stiffened his grip on the handle of the sword."
"The teacher's stern tone made the students stiffen."
Word Game Points
Is STIFFEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stiffen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STIFFEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is STIFFEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stiffen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTIFFEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is STIFFEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stiffen is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTIFFEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
