straiten

(strāt'n)

transitive verb

  1. Now Rare
    1. to make strait or narrow
    2. to hem in closely
    3. to restrict or confine in scope, range, etc.; hamper
  2. to bring into difficulties; cause to be in distress or want: usually in the phrase , lacking sufficient money

See straiten in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb strait·ened, strait·en·ing, strait·ens
  1. a. To make narrow.
    b. 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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