Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: stiffening

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Leeds tried desperately to hold off the Blue Devil offense in the fourth quarter, allowing them to reach the Leeds’ goal line twice before stiffening to hold them to a field goal and on downs.

Source: https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2023/08/26/blue-devils-stun-greenwave/

The Biden administration has said that is misinformation and has warned that it is stiffening penalties for illegal entry while urging migrants to use expanded legal pathways instead.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2023/05/10/150000-illegal-aliens-massed-at-the-border-ready-to-cross-at-midnight-when-title-42-ends-n1694063

The infant had also been arching her back and stiffening up every time her mum had tried to place her in her pram or change her nappy - which are symptoms of meningitis.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12554585/Mum-baby-hospital-fever-meningitis-Brisbane.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The work will start with a 3D laser map scan of the ship's structure and the removal of the superstructure and teak decks to allow underdeck stiffening.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65688352?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA