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Straiten Definition & Meaning

straiten
verb
  1. bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
  2. squeeze together

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Frequently asked questions

What does straiten mean?
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship squeeze together
What part of speech is straiten?
Straiten is a verb.
How many definitions does straiten have?
Straiten has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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