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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

stiffening

/ˈstɪfənɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does stiffening mean?

verb

The act of making something stiffer or the state of being stiffened. The process of becoming stiffer or more rigid.

Example

"The cold weather caused the paint to stiffen and become difficult to apply."

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