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Vocabulary Entry
stiffen
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make or become stiff or rigid.
Example Sentences
"She tried to stiffen the fabric with starch."
"As the temperature dropped, the water began to stiffen."
"He felt his resolve stiffen in the face of adversity."
N
noun
The act or process of becoming stiff.
Example Sentences
"The stiffening of the material made it easier to shape."
"There was a sudden stiffen in the air as the tension increased."
"The cold caused a noticeable stiffen in his joints."