TIGHTENED
Scrabble letter values: T1I1G2H4T1E1N1E1D2 = 14
Definition
TIGHTENED is the past tense of TIGHTEN.
verb TIGHTEN: make tight or tighter.
Synonyms of TIGHTEN: fasten
Examples
- “Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn.”
- “That joint is tightening as the wood dries.”
- “If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.”