Tightening synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Tightening as a Verb

• stiffen

  constrict
• fasten

  constrict
• narrow

  constrict
• cramp

  constrict
• tighten
• tighten up
• constrain
• reduce
• strain

  constrict
• tauten
• stretch
• tense
• contract
• compress
• toughen
• clench
• squeeze
• pull taut
• pull tight
• constrict
• screw up
• pucker
• purse
• squinch up
• increase
• make stricter
• toughen up
• heighten
• scale up
• secure
• close
• strangle
• screw
• fix
• condense
• crush
• congeal
• grip
• pressure
• bind
• harden
• pinch
• rigidify