stiffen
Meaning
- (transitive) To make stiff.
- (intransitive) To become stiff.
Synonyms
become stiff
become rigid
grow numb
make rigid
make stiff
grow stiff
make hard
be paralyzed
go numb
stand erect
stand straight
be disrespectful
squeeze for
get stiff grow stiff
become numb
Translations
raidir
versteifen
endurecer
endurecer
endurir-se
irrigidire
تصلبFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈstɪfən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English stifnen, equivalent to stiff + -en.
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