straiten

verb

strait·en | \ ˈstrā-tᵊn

straitened; straitening\ ˈstrāt-niŋ

, ˈstrā-tᵊn-iŋ \

Definition of straiten

transitive verb

1a : to make strait or narrow

b : to hem in : confine

2 archaic : to restrict in freedom or scope : hamper

3 : to subject to distress, privation, or deficiency in straitened circumstances

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Despite the fact that the family's construction firm is relatively prosperous due to its generous share of government contracts, the family's finances are considerably straitened. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "Paul Ryan Doesn't Know How Insurance Works," 9 Mar. 2017

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straiten

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