toughen
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verb \ˈtə-fən\tough·enedtough·en·ing \ˈtə-fə-niŋ, ˈtəf-niŋ\
Definition of TOUGHEN
transitive verb
: to make tough
intransitive verb
: to become tough
See Examples of TOUGHEN
- The government is toughening antidrug laws.
- <weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours>
First Known Use of TOUGHEN
1582
Related to TOUGHEN
- Synonyms
- beef (up), fortify, harden, strengthen
- Antonyms
- debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, weaken
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