tightened

Definitions

Made or become more firmly fixed, compact, or tense.

Restricted or made more rigorous, as in rules, controls, or security.

Reduced in size or scope, particularly regarding financial budgets or supply.

Examples

The mechanic tightened the loose bolts on the engine to ensure it would run safely.

She tightened her grip on the suitcase as she hurried through the crowded train station.

Synonyms

constricted fastened secured strained tautened compressed restricted

Antonyms

loosened relaxed slackened released loosened up unfastened eased