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What does stiffen mean?

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Verb
  1. (transitive) To make stiff.
  2. (intransitive) To become stiff.
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Pondering this commentary will stiffen the spine of the faithful for preaching, teaching, interpretation, and life in the world.
My body had begun to stiffen up after many years of sedentary work as a therapist.
The bigger muscles in the arms and legs stiffen between four and six hours after death.
The ultimate winner was an echt conservative who wants to rein in abortions and stiffen drug laws.
Lee promptly stiffen at the turn of the conversation and the change in my tone of voice.
He looked at me, and even though he smiled, I could see his posture visibly stiffen.

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