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Term: Straiten

Description:

Straiten is a verb that refers to causing someone difficulty or distress, particularly in financial or emotional terms. It implies putting someone in a situation of constraint or hardship.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To limit or restrict someone financially or emotionally

Example sentence: The unexpected medical bills straitened the family's finances, forcing them to make difficult choices.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To tighten or narrow a passage or space

Example sentence: The construction workers straitened the tunnel entrance to allow for better traffic flow.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Restricted or constrained in terms of options

Example sentence: The straiten circumstances compelled her to find an innovative solution.

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