Tighten
/ˈtaɪ.tən/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Tighten
verb
- To make tighter.
"Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."
- To become tighter.
"That joint is tightening as the wood dries."
- To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
"If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh."
- To raise short-term interest rates.
"The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point."
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loosen