tighten | Definition of tighten

Synonyms and Antonyms of tighten

to draw tight

tighten the straps on the backpack so that the load doesn't shift while hiking

Synonyms of tighten

strain, stretch, tauten, tense

Words Related to tighten

elongate, extend, lengthen

Near Antonyms of tighten

ease, relax

Antonyms of tighten

loosen, slack, slacken