Words Like STRAITEN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to STRAITEN.

8 Alternative Words Similar to straiten

1 Confine Verb      Synonym Words Like Confine
2 Detain Verb      Synonym Words Like Detain
3 Straitened Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Straitened
4 Straitening Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Straitening
5 Tighten Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Tighten
6 Restrict Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Restrict
7 Trouble Verb      Hypernym Words Like Trouble
8 Disoblige Verb      Hypernym Words Like Disoblige

10 definitions of straiten

1 To make strait; to make narrow; hence, to contract; to confine.
2 To make tense, or tight; to tighten.
3 To restrict; to distress or embarrass in respect of means or conditions of life; -- used chiefly in the past participle; -- as, a man straitened in his circumstances.
4 squeeze together
5 bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
6 To make narrow.
7 To enclose in a limited area; confine.
8 To put or bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship.
9 Archaic To restrict in latitude or scope.
10 To make strait or narrow; narrow; contract; diminish.
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