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Stiffen vs Reinforce - What's the difference?

stiffen | reinforce |

In lang=en terms the difference between stiffen and reinforce

is that stiffen is to become stiff while reinforce is to encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.

As verbs the difference between stiffen and reinforce

is that stiffen is to make stiff while reinforce is (senseid)to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

stiffen

English

Verb

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

    • Related terms

    * stiff

    Anagrams

    * English ergative verbs

    reinforce

    English

    Verb

    (reinforc)
  • (senseid)To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
    • He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
  • To emphasize or review.
    • The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
  • To encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.
    • ''Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l) * (strengthen) strengthen, augment, fortify, buttress, bolster, line * (emphasize) emphasize, review, repeat * (encourage) encourage, reward, instruct, teach, learn