Toughen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʌfən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Toughen is a verb meaning (transitive) To make tough.
Meaning
(transitive) To make tough.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To become tough.
Example Sentences
A cold shower every morning will toughen your skin.
The new training program is designed to toughen the athletes.
Although the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) had toughened its stance on new third rail electrification, gaining approval for short sections of third rail to charge the batteries could be more straightforward.
Word Forms
- toughens
- toughening
- toughened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include annealed, baked, burned, burnt, calloused, enured.
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