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verb
To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To restrict or diminish, especially financially.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Misspelling of straighten.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, misspelling
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verb
squeeze together
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: confine, detain
verb
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: distress
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: trouble, put out, inconvenience, disoblige, discommode, incommode, bother
History
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