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stricten

verb

Etymology

From strict + -en.

  1. borrowed from strictus
  2. suffixed as stricten — “strict + en”

Definitions

  1. To make or become strict

    To make or become strict; tighten

    • He has no other option than to find some laws that can be strictened, well knowing that it is wrong to make hasty legislation in a highly emotional climate.

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