inure

in·ure | \ i-ˈnu̇r

How to pronounce inure (audio)

, -ˈnyu̇r\

variants: or less commonly enure \ i-ˈnu̇r

How to pronounce enure (audio)

, -ˈnyu̇r , e- \

inured; inuring

Definition of inure

transitive verb

: to accustom to accept something undesirable children inured to violence

intransitive verb

: to become of advantage policies that inure to the benefit of employees

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Examples of inure in a Sentence

Does violence on television inure children to violence in real life? the hardship of army training inured her to the rigors of desert warfare

Recent Examples on the Web To players who grew inured to playing deep into June, the next set of challenges might seem exciting. — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, "A new era: With Kevin Durant gone, Warriors adjust expectations," 1 July 2019 The paucity of loos on a mountain or moor is unavoidable, and to an extent one becomes inured to pulling down your pants in the countryside. — The Economist, "For women, running is still an act of defiance," 28 June 2019 The power that software capable of recognizing people in public could give police and governments has struck a nerve with citizens and lawmakers seemingly inured to technology that redefines privacy. — Tom Simonite, WIRED, "Taser Maker Says It Won't Use Facial Recognition in Bodycams," 28 June 2019 Boston sports teams’ embarrassment of riches and trophies don’t inure us from dejection or disappointment. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "To many, the Bruins’ loss is a rebalancing of the sports universe," 15 June 2019 Three years after the massacre at the Pulse nightclub, the community gathers to honor the victims, the inured and the first responders. — Todd Stewart, orlandosentinel.com, "Watch live: Pulse remembrance event," 12 June 2019 The long-time Tennessee whiskey purveyor noted that its strong brand portfolio and investment inured it from the cost of the tariffs. — Tim Fernholz, Quartz, "Tariffs are weighing down Jack Daniel’s," 5 June 2019 Meanwhile, the dollar’s steady rise has stalled in recent weeks, with strategists suggesting that investors are becoming inured to the trade fight. — David Hodari, WSJ, "U.S. Stocks Shrug Off New Tariffs to Post Gains," 18 Sep. 2018 While popular among a public inured to corruption at all levels, the drive has been criticized outside China as trampling on the legal system since it is spearheaded by the ruling party’s internal disciplinary body rather than state prosecutors. — Christopher Bodeen, The Seattle Times, "China party expels general who killed self, indicts another," 16 Oct. 2018

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More Definitions for inure

inure

verb

English Language Learners Definition of inure

formal : to cause (someone) to be less affected by something unpleasant : to cause (someone) to be less sensitive to something unpleasant

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inure

intransitive verb

in·ure | \ i-ˈnu̇r, -ˈnyu̇r

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inured; inuring

Legal Definition of inure

: to become of advantage —usually used in the phrase inure to the benefit of

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