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    toughen
    /ˈtʌfn/

    verb

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTOUGHEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TOUGHEN definition: 1. to make something or someone tough, strong, or stronger: 2. to become difficult to deal with…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › toughenToughen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : to make tough. intransitive verb. : to become tough. Synonyms. beef (up) fortify. harden. strengthen. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of toughen in a Sentence. The government is toughening antidrug laws. weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTOUGHEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to make something or someone tough, strong, or stronger: The UN announced its intentions to toughen sanctions still farther. The government wants to toughen (up) the existing drug laws / controls. His time in the army certainly toughened him up. Car windows are usually made from toughened glass.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtoughen verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of toughen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOUGHEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you toughen something or if it toughens, you make it stronger so that it will not break easily. Months of walking barefoot had toughened his feet. American English : toughen / ˈtʌfən /

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › toughenTOUGHEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Toughen definition: to make or become tough or tougher. . See examples of TOUGHEN used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › toughenToughen - definition of toughen by The Free Dictionary

    Define toughen. toughen synonyms, toughen pronunciation, toughen translation, English dictionary definition of toughen. tr. & intr.v. tough·ened , tough·en·ing , tough·ens To make or become tough.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toughenToughen - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 6, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: toughened; toughening; toughens. Definitions of toughen. verb. make tough or tougher. “This experience will toughen her”. see more. Cite this entry. Style:

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordTOUGHEN - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    If you toughen something or if it toughens, you make it stronger so that it will not break easily. 2. If a person, institution, or law toughens its policies, regulations, or punishments, it makes them firmer or stricter.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › toughenTOUGHEN Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    How to use . toughen in a sentencePhilip has never been given to displays of emotion, and saw his role as a father to ‘toughen up’ his sons.