Synonyms of inure

inure

verb

i-ˈnu̇r 

as in to strengthen

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure

the hardship of army training inured her to the rigors of desert warfare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strengthen
• harden
• fortify
• steel
• toughen
• adjust
• bolster
• season
• indurate
• adapt
• reinforce
• acclimate
• invigorate
• immunize
• enforce
• brace
• vitalize
• temper
• anneal
• acclimatize
• accustom
• buttress
• habituate
• break in
• boost
• prop (up)
• condition
• support
• naturalize
• forearm
• train
• limber (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soften
• weaken
• exhaust
• emasculate
• sap
• cripple
• incapacitate
• enfeeble
• hamstring
• sensitize
• enervate
• debilitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inure

Americans—especially journalists—should resist becoming inured to fascist rhetoric. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026

After finishing third in the short program, Liu rose to the top of the medal podium while skating freely, ebulliently, inured to any pressure, performing with technical precision and bright artistry. — Bora Erden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026

The pain is felt on both sides, although the Kremlin appears to be inured to it. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

The budget Hungarian carrier — with its non-reclining economy seats and practice of charging for practically everything but water onboard — was seen by some as an odd fit for a region inured to some of the cushiest airline fleets in the world. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 16 July 2025