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Stiffen
ˈstɪfn
Stiffen definitions
verb
stiffen
stiffened
stiffening
stiffens
- make (something) stiff or rigid
"he stiffened his knees in an effort to prevent them trembling"
- become stiff or rigid
"my back stiffens up and I can't bend"
- support or strengthen (a garment or fabric), typically by adding tape or an adhesive layer
- make (something) stronger or more steadfast
"outrage over the murders stiffened the government's resolve to confront the Mafia"
- become stronger or more steadfast
"the regime's resistance stiffened"