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   Stiff·en

   /ˈstifən/

   

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   • 1. make or become stiff or rigid: "he stiffened his knees in an effort to prevent them from trembling" Similar become stiffthickensetbecome solidsolidifyhardengelcongealcoagulateclotmake/become stiff/rigidtense (up)tightentautenrigidifytechnical:ankyloseOpposite relax
   • ▪ support or strengthen (a garment or fabric), typically by adding tape or an adhesive layer.
   • ▪ make or become stronger or more steadfast: "outrage over the murders stiffened the government's resolve to confront the Mafia" Similar strengthenhardentoughenfortifygive strength toreinforcebracesteelgive a boost toOpposite weaken

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   • 1. stiffener noun

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   What is stiffen verb?

   • Definition of stiffen verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [intransitive, transitive] to make yourself or part of your body straight and still, especially because you are angry or frightened stiffen (with something) She stiffened with fear. stiffen something (with something) I stiffened my back and faced him.

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   What does stiffen up mean?

   • stiffen up: stiffen up (English) Verb stiffen up (third-person singular simple present stiffens up, present participle stiffening up, simple past and past participle stiffened up) To become rigid, tense or stiff. There are no user-contributed notes for this entry.

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   What does it mean to be a stiff?

   • This is the definition of 'being a stiff’: “When a person is stiff, they are artificial and unrelaxed — unless they're "scared stiff" or "bored stiff." A regular guy is a working stiff. Another colloquial meaning of stiff is "to underpay, or to cheat.” Also, a stiff drink has a lot of alcohol.

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   What is the meaning of stiffening?

   • 2. something that steadies, binds, or holds up another thing. 3. (Building) a structural member, such as a beam or prop, used to stiffen a framework. 4. (Instruments) a sliding loop, usually of leather, attached to the cords of a drum: used to change its tension. 5. a pair; two, esp of game birds: a brace of partridges.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › stiffenSTIFFEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   STIFFEN meaning: 1. to become firm or more difficult to bend: 2. to become less relaxed and more formal: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   stiffen (up) My muscles had stiffened up after the climb. stiffen something stiffened muscles [transitive, intransitive] stiffen (something) to make an attitude or idea stronger or more powerful; to become stronger synonym strengthen

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › stiffenSTIFFEN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   STIFFEN meaning: 1. to become stiff or to make something become stiff 2. to suddenly stop moving because you are…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › stiffenSTIFFEN definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   May 19, 2024 · transitive verb. 1. to make stiff. intransitive verb. 2. to become stiff. 3. to become suddenly tense, rigid, or taut, as in bracing oneself for or drawing back from shock, fear, or displeasure. He stiffened, expecting to hear the worst.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › stiffenStiffen Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Nov 19, 2023 · stiffen (third-person singular simple present stiffens, present participle stiffening, simple past and past participle stiffened) ( transitive) To make stiff. ( intransitive) To become stiff . Bewildered by the unexpected greeting, my son stiffened, but managed a polite answer.

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