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straiten
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strait·en  (strtn)
tr.v. strait·ened, strait·en·ing, strait·ens
1.
a. To make narrow.
b. To enclose in a limited area; confine.
2. To put or bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship.
3. Archaic To restrict in latitude or scope.
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Verb1.straiten - bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
distress
discommode, disoblige, incommode, inconvenience, put out, trouble, bother - to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
2.straiten - squeeze together
detain, confine - deprive of freedom; take into confinement


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