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strait⋅en

  [streyt-n]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to put into difficulties, esp. financial ones: His obligations had straitened him.
2. to restrict in range, extent, amount, pecuniary means, etc: Poverty straitens one's way of living.
3. Archaic.
a. to make narrow.
b. to confine within narrow limits.
Origin:
1515–25; strait + -en 1
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strait·en   (strāt'n)   
tr.v.   strait·ened, strait·en·ing, strait·ens

    1. To make narrow.

    2. To enclose in a limited area; confine.

  2. To put or bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship.

  3. Archaic To restrict in latitude or scope.

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