Associations to the word «Straiten»

Wiktionary

STRAITEN, verb. Misspelling of straighten.
STRAITEN, verb. To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space.
STRAITEN, verb. ​ To restrict or diminish, especially financially.

Dictionary definition

STRAITEN, verb. Bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship.
STRAITEN, verb. Squeeze together.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb