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Definition of: straighten
(strāt′n) v.t.
1. To make straight.
2. To lay out (a corpse).
—v.i.
3. To become straight.
—to straighten out To restore order to; set right; rectify.
—to straighten up
1. To free from disorder; make neat; tidy.
2. To stand in erect posture.
3. To reform; become honorable or honest.
—straight′ener noun
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