Synonyms for starken
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To make unbending or inflexible; stiffen; make obstinate.
Forms
- Past participle
- starkened
e.g. starkened → stiffened…
Example sentences
- stiffen Dad used spray starch to stiffen his dress shirts.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| starken | steady | |
| stiffen | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- stiffen2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (stiffen2 = 2 syllables).