Stiffen word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "stiffen" word

[verb] make stiff or stiffer; "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine"
[verb] become stiff or stiffer; "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room"
[verb] restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"

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\Stiff"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stiffened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stiffening}.] [See {Stiff}.] 1. To make stiff; to make less pliant or flexible; as, to stiffen cloth with starch. Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood. --Shak. 2. To inspissate; to make more thick or viscous; as, to stiffen paste. 3. To make torpid; to benumb.
\Stiff"en\, v. i. To become stiff or stiffer, in any sense of the adjective. Like bristles rose my stiffening hair. --Dryden. The tender soil then stiffening by degrees. --Dryden. Some souls we see, Grow hard and stiffen with adversity. --Dryden.

Synonyms for stiffen

constrain, tighten, tighten up

Antonyms: loose, loosen, relax

The fun area, different aproach to word »stiffen«

Let's analyse "stiffen" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NEFFITS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... - .. ..-. ..-. . -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: stiffen: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: stiffen: 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 6 + 5 + 5 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (2)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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