English Synonym Finder

tighten

Definitions

To make something fixed, firm, or less loose.

To become more restricted, controlled, or severe.

To draw or pull something together to reduce its size or slack.

Examples

You should tighten the screws on the chair to stop it from wobbling.

The government plans to tighten regulations on carbon emissions to protect the environment.

Synonyms

fasten secure constrict stiffen compress squeeze tauten

Antonyms

loosen relax slacken release untie expand detach