stiffen Sentence Examples

  1. The freezing wind stiffened his cheeks, making them red and numb.
  2. The tendons in his leg stiffened after the grueling marathon, causing him to limp.
  3. The glue stiffened rapidly, bonding the pieces of wood together securely.
  4. His clothes stiffened from the cold, making it difficult for him to move comfortably.
  5. The muscles in her neck stiffened after hours of staring at the computer screen.
  6. The leather jacket's material stiffened over time, giving it a vintage look.
  7. The concrete mixture stiffened as it dried, forming a solid foundation.
  8. His resolve stiffened after hearing the news of his promotion.
  9. The clay became stiff after being baked in the kiln, creating a durable sculpture.
  10. The suspension on the old car stiffened, making for a bumpy ride.

stiffen Meaning

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stiffen (v)

become stiff or stiffer

make stiff or stiffer

severely restrict in scope or extent

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FAQs About the word stiffen

become stiff or stiffer, make stiff or stiffer, severely restrict in scope or extent

strengthen, harshen,harden, toughen,

lessen,ease, ease, lessen, soften, moderate,soften, ameliorate, moderate, ameliorate

The freezing wind stiffened his cheeks, making them red and numb.

The tendons in his leg stiffened after the grueling marathon, causing him to limp.

The glue stiffened rapidly, bonding the pieces of wood together securely.

His clothes stiffened from the cold, making it difficult for him to move comfortably.