taut

As a verb harassed

is (harass).

As an adjective taut is

tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As a verb haunt

is to inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).

As a noun haunt

is a place at which one is regularly found; a hangout.

As an adjective taut is

tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As a verb deride

is .

As an adjective taut is

tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As a proper noun stout

is .

As an adjective taut is

tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As an adjective taut

is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As a noun contraction is

a reversible reduction in size.

As adjectives the difference between taut and contract

is that taut is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string while contract is contracted; affianced; betrothed.

As a noun contract is

an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

As a verb contract is

to draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

As an adjective taut

is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As a noun strain is

(obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain is

(obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

As an adjective taut

is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As a verb spread is

to stretch out, open out (a material etc) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

As a noun spread is

the act of spreading or something that has been spread.

As adjectives the difference between tender and taut

is that tender is sensitive or painful to the touch while taut is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

As a verb tender

is to make tender or delicate; to weaken.

As a noun tender

is regard; care; kind concern.

As adjectives the difference between taut and appealing

is that taut is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string while appealing is having appeal; attractive.

As a verb appealing is

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As a noun appealing is

the act of making an appeal.