verb
- 1
[I]
(of a person) to suddenly stop moving and hold the body very straight, usually because of fear or anger
(डर या गुस्से से) अकड़ जाना, सन्न रह जाना
- She stiffened when she heard footsteps behind her.
- He stiffened when his name was called out.
Synonyms tense freeze
Opposite relax
- 2
[I, T] ~ (sth)
to make an attitude or idea stronger or more powerful; to become stronger
दृढ़ करना या होना, कड़ा करना
- The government has stiffened the penalties for drunk driving.
- Opposition to the plan stiffened.
Synonyms strengthen harden toughen reinforce
Opposite weaken soften
- 3
[I, T] ~ (sth)
to become, or to make something, firm and difficult to bend or move
सख़्त होना या करना, अकड़ना
- My legs had stiffened after the long journey.
- Use starch to stiffen the collar.
Synonyms harden set thicken solidify
Opposite loosen soften
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