harshen
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verb \ˈhär-shən\harsh·enedharsh·en·ing \-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Definition of HARSHEN
transitive verb
: to make (as a voice) harsh
intransitive verb
: to become harsh <saw the grain of his skin harshening over face bones — Elizabeth Bowen>
Examples of HARSHEN
- <recent changes to the drunk driving laws harshen penalties for repeat offenders>
First Known Use of HARSHEN
1824
Related to HARSHEN
- Synonyms
- harden, stiffen, strengthen, toughen
- Antonyms
- ameliorate, ease
Rhymes with HARSHEN
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