Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Stiffened.
Stiffened - 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
"His face stiffened in fear when he saw the snake slithering towards him."
"The old man's stiffened fingers struggled to grip the doorknob."
"She wore a stiffened collar that kept her head held high."
"The soldier stood with stiffened posture, ready for any command."
"His voice became stiffened with anger as he yelled at his employees."
Word Game Points
Is STIFFENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stiffened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STIFFENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is STIFFENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stiffened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTIFFENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is STIFFENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stiffened is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTIFFENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
