单词	straitened
释义	straiten verb strait·​en ˈstrā-tᵊn  straitened; straitening ˈstrāt-niŋ  ˈstrā-tᵊn-iŋ transitive verb 1 a : to make strait or narrow b : to hem in : confine 2 archaic : to restrict in freedom or scope : hamper 3 : to subject to distress, privation, or deficiency in straitened circumstances Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Generally, its decisions tend toward loosening rather than straitening the rules. Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2019 Despite the fact that the family's construction firm is relatively prosperous due to its generous share of government contracts, the family's finances are considerably straitened. Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 9 Mar. 2017 Word History First Known Use circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1a straitened 1 of 2 adjective as in pinched Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pinched reduced insolvent bankrupt bankrupted deprived penurious impoverished beggared destitute displaced impecunious broke penniless indigent disadvantaged dispossessed poverty-stricken needy depressed poor underprivileged unprivileged Antonyms & Near Antonyms advantaged blest privileged fortunate blessed rich wealthy affluent opulent monied lucky moneyed comfortable spoiled prosperous loaded pampered well-off successful flush flourishing well-to-do propertied well-heeled indulged thriving prospering coddled See More straitened 2 of 2 verb past tense of straiten as in reduced Synonyms & Similar Words reduced impoverished beggared pauperized bankrupted wiped out ruined busted broke bust cleaned (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms enriched richened
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