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0 to become firm or more difficult to bend:
Beat the cream until it begins to stiffen (= become firm).
His body stiffened in fear.
1 to become less relaxed and more formal:
She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room.
2 to become or make something stronger or more difficult:
These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed.
Penalties for selling illegal drugs have been stiffened.
Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year.
3 to become or make something firm or more difficult to bend:
[ T ] To paint on linen, you first have to stiffen the fabric with a glue mixture.
[ I ] His back stiffened up after the game.
4 to become or make something more severe or difficult :
[ T ] The measure would stiffen the penalties for driving without a license.
[ I ] Competition will stiffen considerably if another store opens in town.
5 to become nervous and less relaxed:
I stiffened when I saw him coming toward me.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer