straiten (Meaning)

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straiten (v)

bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

squeeze together

No weak antonyms found.

We were straitened for time, having to finish the project in just a few hours.
The narrow path straitened, forcing us to walk single-file.
The straitened financial circumstances forced us to cut back on expenses.
The straitened confines of the jail cell oppressed his spirit.
The ship captain ordered the sails straitened to catch more wind.
The carpenter used a straightedge to ensure the board was perfectly straight.
The straitened circumstances made us appreciate the small things in life.
The straitened thinking of the dictator limited his ability to consider other perspectives.
The straitened relationship between the siblings had not improved over the years.
The straitened budget prevented the school from hiring more teachers.

bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship, squeeze together

reduce, impoverish, wipe out,pauperize, ruin, clean (out), break, bankrupt, bust,beggar

enrich, enrich, richen,richen,

We were straitened for time, having to finish the project in just a few hours.

The narrow path straitened, forcing us to walk single-file.

The straitened financial circumstances forced us to cut back on expenses.

The straitened confines of the jail cell oppressed his spirit.