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Congeal vs Stiffen - What's the difference?

congeal | stiffen | Synonyms |

Congeal is a synonym of stiffen.


In lang=en terms the difference between congeal and stiffen

is that congeal is to become congealed, solidify while stiffen is to become stiff.

As verbs the difference between congeal and stiffen

is that congeal is to change from a liquid to solid state perhaps by cold while stiffen is to make stiff.

congeal

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To change from a liquid to solid state perhaps by cold
  • To coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly
  • To make rigid or immobile
  • To become congealed, solidify
  • stiffen

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make stiff.
  • To become stiff.