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stiffen in Portuguese

stiffen in Portuguese is endurecer — stiffen means to make something rigid or less flexible.

stiffen in Portuguese

endurecer
verb

What does "stiffen" mean?

  1. verb To make something rigid or less flexible.
    "Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape."
  2. verb To become rigid, tense, or less flexible.
    "Her shoulders stiffened as soon as she heard his name."
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stiffen in a sentence

  • Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape.
  • Cold weather stiffens the leather of old boots.
  • Her shoulders stiffened as soon as she heard his name.
  • The rope stiffens once it freezes overnight.

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What is "stiffen" in Portuguese?

"stiffen" in Portuguese is endurecer. stiffen means: To make something rigid or less flexible.

How do you use "stiffen" in a sentence?

Example: "Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape." In Portuguese, "stiffen" is endurecer.

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