English to English verb
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become stiff or stiffer | Example:
• He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room
source: wordnet30 Example:
• Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine
source: wordnet30 Example:
• Tighten the rules • stiffen the regulations
source: wordnet30
4 |
To make stiff; to make less pliant or flexible; as, to stiffen cloth with starch. | source: webster1913
5 |
To become stiff or stiffer, in any sense of the adjective. | source: webster1913
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