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I . stiff·en [ˈstɪfən] VB intr

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1. stiffen (tense up):

stiffen
postajati [perf postati trd]
stiffen muscles
otrdevati [perf otrdeti]
stiffen with fear, fright, nervousness
otrpniti
stiffen with fear, fright, nervousness
odreveneti

2. stiffen (become denser):

stiffen cream, egg whites
zgoščati se [perf zgostiti se]

3. stiffen (become stronger):

stiffen
okrepiti se
stiffen resistance
večati se [perf povečati se]

II . stiff·en [ˈstɪfən] VB trans

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2. stiffen (make more severe):

to stiffen a penalty/the rules
poostriti kazen/pravila

3. stiffen (strengthen):

stiffen
okrepiti
stiffen
utrjevati [perf utrditi]
to stiffen competition
okrepiti konkurenco

Usage examples with stiffen

to stiffen a collar
naškrobiti ovratnik
to stiffen competition
okrepiti konkurenco
to stiffen one's arms/legs
komu otrdeti roke/noge
to stiffen a penalty/the rules
poostriti kazen/pravila

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The front was stiffened by 5,000 matchlock men.
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Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine lifestyle.
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Modern buckrams have been stiffened by soaking in a substance, usually now pyroxylin, to fill the gaps between the fibres.
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In the third quarter, both sides stiffened their defenses and prevented each other from scoring.
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As a result of the wind tunnel testing, the rotor diameter was reduced, wing structure was increased and strengthened, and the rotor controls were stiffened.
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The fuselage is divided into three bays by vertical cross members and further stiffened with three diagonal members.
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A balanced plan will allow children to get enough activity that they do not stiffen up, but also enough rest that they do not tire.
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The chassis frame was stiffened up and the front and rear roll centres raised.
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More commonly, the mesohyl is stiffened by mineral spicules, by spongin fibers or both.
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Later, the wool was put into hot water before being used, which shrunk, stiffened, and tightened the wool.
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