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stiffen

[ stif-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to make stiff.


verb (used without object)

  1. to become stiff.
  2. to become suddenly tense, rigid, or taut, as in bracing oneself for or drawing back from shock, fear, or displeasure:

    He stiffened, expecting to hear the worst.

stiffen

/ ˈ²õ³Ùɪ´ÚÉ™²Ô /

verb

  1. to make or become stiff or stiffer
  2. intr to become suddenly tense or unyielding
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ³Ù¾±´Ú´Ú±ð²Ô±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ´Çv±ð°ù·²õ³Ù¾±´Ú´Úî€½Ä²Ô verb
  • ³Ü²Ô·²õ³Ù¾±´Ú´ÚIJԱð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of stiffen1

First recorded in 1490–1500; stiff + -en 1
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In the meantime, Nusslock said the hospital’s actions have stiffened her resolve.

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Last year’s documentary “I Am: Celine Dion†chronicled her struggles with the rare disease, which stiffens a person’s muscles, causing pain and spasms.

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The summit in London was an attempt by the prime minister both to calm diplomatic brows and stiffen diplomatic sinews.

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Now, after shocking France at Twickenham a fortnight ago, they have found a happy habit of finding a way to win as the match teeters, nerves strain and muscles stiffen.

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In the NFC divisional round, trailing by six points, the Rams drove to the Philadelphia Eagles’ 13-yard line in the final seconds before the Eagles defense stiffened.

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