Associations to the word «Stiffen»

Wiktionary

STIFFEN, verb. (transitive) To make stiff.
STIFFEN, verb. (intransitive) To become stiff.

Dictionary definition

STIFFEN, verb. Become stiff or stiffer; "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room".
STIFFEN, verb. Make stiff or stiffer; "Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine".
STIFFEN, verb. Restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy