TIGHTEN

• (verb) narrow or limit

  "reduce the influx of foreigners"

  synonyms : reduce

• (verb) restrict

  "Tighten the rules", "stiffen the regulations"

  synonyms : constrain , stiffen , tighten up

• (verb) become tight or tighter

  "The rope tightened"

• (verb) make tight or tighter

  "Tighten the wire"

  synonyms : fasten

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