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stiffen

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of STIFFEN

to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe <plans to further stiffen the already onerous requirements for admission to the elite military unit>
Near Antonyms lessen, moderate, soften
Antonyms ameliorate, ease

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