Dictionary Check: tighten
"tighten" is a valid word!
Scrabble
11
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
verb
make tight or tighter
Example:
"Tighten the wire"
verb
become tight or tighter
Example:
"The rope tightened"
verb
severely restrict in scope or extent
Example:
"tighten the rules"
verb
narrow or limit
Example:
"reduce the influx of foreigners"
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