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stiffens Definition and Meaning in English (stiffens definition)

verb
Synonyms:hardensfirms upsolidifies
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Stiffens definition: To make or become rigid or firm, often losing flexibility or pliancy.

Definitions of Stiffens

  1. 1verb

    To make or become rigid or firm, often losing flexibility or pliancy.

  2. 2verb

    To become more resolute or determined in attitude or action.

Example Sentences

“The cold air quickly stiffens the dough, making it harder to work with.”

“His resolve stiffens with each challenge he faces.”

Synonyms

hardensfirms upsolidifies

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivestiffen
past tensestiffened
present participlestiffening
adjectivestiff
adverbstiffly

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Stiffens definition: To make or become rigid or firm, often losing flexibility or pliancy.
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'Stiffens' translates to 'stiffens' in English. Stiffens definition: To make or become rigid or firm, often losing flexibility or pliancy.
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