tauten
The word “tauten” has 2 syllables: taut-en
It's pronounced as /ˈtɔːtən/
What is synonym and antonym for tauten?
In the thesaurus, “tauten” has 13 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tauten along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tauten
Antonyms for tauten
Example Sentences
- You need to tauten the strings before tuning the instrument.
- He tried to tauten the rope by pulling it tighter.
- The fabric began to tauten as it dried in the sun.
- She had to tauten the sail to catch the wind properly.
- They used clamps to tauten the material during assembly.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tauten, such as: cinch, constrict, ease, elongate, extend, force, free.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- transpire
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tense
- aflutter
- aggrieved
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- ill at ease
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- strain
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- stretch
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- tight
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- troubled
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- undone
- uneasy
- unnerved
- unnerving
- unquiet
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- unsettling
- unstrung
- unyielding
- upset
- uptight
- vexed
- worried
- worrisome