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toughen

Pronunciation:  'tufun

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  make tough or tougher; "This experience will toughen her"
 
 See Also: anneal, harden, normalize, season, strengthen, temper

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tough"en\, v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. {Toughened}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Toughening}.]
To grow or make tough, or tougher.

 

 

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