Synonyms of roughening

roughening 1 of 2

adjective

as in roughened

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roughened
• abrading
• irritating
• forcible
• gruff
• strong
• grim
• violent
• forceful
• savage
• rugged
• stiff
• pitiless
• oppressive
• rude
• powerful
• abrasive
• severe
• intense
• tyrannical
• caustic
• exquisite
• coarse
• tyrannic
• stern
• heavy-handed
• scathing
• fierce
• harsh
• ungentle
• rough
• hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mild
• gentle
• soft
• light
• benign
• delicate
• soothing
• mellow
• bland
• tender
• balmy
• calm
• quiet
• nonabrasive
• peaceful
• placid
• serene
• tranquil
• pacific
• easy
• merciful
• lenient
• compassionate
• clement

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• mild
• gentle
• soft
• light
• benign
• delicate
• soothing
• mellow
• bland
• tender
• balmy
• calm
• quiet
• nonabrasive
• peaceful
• placid
• serene
• tranquil
• pacific
• easy
• merciful
• lenient
• compassionate
• clement

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roughening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of roughen

as in scuffing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scuffing
• coarsening
• roughing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rubbing
• grinding
• filing
• sanding
• buffing
• honing
• scraping
• rasping
• planing
• scouring
• sandblasting

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• rubbing
• grinding
• filing
• sanding
• buffing
• honing
• scraping
• rasping
• planing
• scouring
• sandblasting

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