tautening
The word “tautening” has 3 syllables: taut-en-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈtɔːtənɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for tautening?
In the thesaurus, “tautening” has 9 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tautening along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tautening
- cinching
- constricting
- elongating
- extending
- lengthening
- straining
- stretching
- tensing
- tightening
Antonyms for tautening
- easing
- loosening
- relaxing
- slackening
- slacking
Example Sentences
- The sailor worked on tautening the ropes before the storm hit.
- She spent hours tautening the fabric over the wooden frame.
- The process of tautening the strings is essential before playing the instrument.
- He focused on tautening his muscles during the final rep.
- Tautening the wires ensured the fence would stand firm against the wind.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tautening, such as: cinching, constricting, easing, elongating, extending, lengthening, loosening.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.