toughen

verb

tough·en ˈtə-fən How to pronounce toughen (audio)

toughened; toughening ˈtə-fə-niŋ How to pronounce toughen (audio)

ˈtəf-niŋ

transitive verb

: to make tough

intransitive verb

: to become tough

Example Sentences

The government is toughening antidrug laws. weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours

Recent Examples on the Web Style it for summer with a matching white bag from Tory Burch or toughen up the look for fall with a pair of backless loafers by Bottega Veneta.

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Joey Votto is one player who typically won’t wear batting gloves at the beginning of spring training as a way to toughen up his hands for the grind of a season.

The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 The venue where renowned author Salman Rushdie was stabbed Friday had rejected previous recommendations to toughen security measures, two sources told CNN.

Paul P. Murphy, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 That prompted criticism from Zeldin and other Republicans who held it up as an example of the need to reform New York’s bail laws, something Zeldin has called upon Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to toughen.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Wiggins recommends a flatform sandal to toughen up the most romantic dress styles.

Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 Labor advocates point to new measures taking effect in January to toughen enforcement of workplace health and safety rules, outlaw piecework in the garment industry and rein in unsafe speed quotas at warehouses.

Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2021 The slanted bob was styled to look a little wet and lived-in, giving the sweet color a bit of edge to toughen it up.

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 July 2022 The legislation would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more sellers to conduct background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers.

Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 See More

toughened 1 of 2

adjective

as in sturdy

able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure a group of toughened mountain bikers barreling up the hill

Synonyms & Similar Words

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sturdy
hardy
strong
hardened
tough
rugged
stout
vigorous
inured
durable
robust
hard-bitten
hard
healthy
resilient
permanent
staunch
cast-iron
tempered
flinty
tenacious
stable
thriving
unyielding
fortified
enduring
leathery
stalwart
muscular
lasting
prospering
staying
everlasting
strapping
fit
immortal
brawny
annealed
flourishing
seasoned
imperishable
virile
stanch
sound
hale
lusty
husky
able-bodied
red-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

weak
soft
weakened
delicate
worn
enfeebled
tender
emasculated
wasted
crippled
debilitated
fragile
exhausted
diseased
vulnerable
incapacitated
sensitive
susceptible
sapped
infirm
enervated
unsound
nonhardy
puny
frail
temporary
worn-out
yielding
mortal
resistless
transient
run-down
unresistant
perishable

toughened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of toughen

as in strengthened

to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours

Synonyms & Similar Words

strengthened
hardened
fortified
tempered
annealed
invigorated
beefed (up)
vitalized
energized
restrengthened
toned (up)
firmed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

weakened
crippled
hurt
damaged
impaired
injured
paralyzed
harmed
incapacitated
enfeebled
debilitated
enervated
undermined
broke down
undercut
sapped
wore out

as in hardened

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure hiking every morning through snow and ice toughened him considerably

Synonyms & Similar Words

strengthened
hardened
fortified
inured
steeled
adjusted
indurated
reinforced
bolstered
seasoned
tempered
adapted
braced
acclimatized
enforced
acclimated
annealed
invigorated
vitalized
buttressed
accustomed
immunized
boosted
supported
reenforced
conditioned
habituated
trained
broke in
forearmed
naturalized
propped (up)
limbered (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

softened
weakened
exhausted
sapped
crippled
enfeebled
sensitized
emasculated
incapacitated
enervated
debilitated
hamstrung

as in stiffened

to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe attempts to toughen conditions under which waivers from military service would be permitted

Synonyms & Similar Words

strengthened
stiffened
hardened
harshened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

eased
softened
lessened
ameliorated
moderated

单词	toughened
释义	toughen verb tough·en ˈtə-fən toughened; toughening ˈtə-fə-niŋ ˈtəf-niŋ transitive verb : to make tough intransitive verb : to become tough Synonyms beef (up) fortify harden strengthen See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The government is toughening antidrug laws. weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours Recent Examples on the Web Style it for summer with a matching white bag from Tory Burch or toughen up the look for fall with a pair of backless loafers by Bottega Veneta. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Joey Votto is one player who typically won’t wear batting gloves at the beginning of spring training as a way to toughen up his hands for the grind of a season. The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 The venue where renowned author Salman Rushdie was stabbed Friday had rejected previous recommendations to toughen security measures, two sources told CNN. Paul P. Murphy, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 That prompted criticism from Zeldin and other Republicans who held it up as an example of the need to reform New York’s bail laws, something Zeldin has called upon Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to toughen. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Wiggins recommends a flatform sandal to toughen up the most romantic dress styles. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 Labor advocates point to new measures taking effect in January to toughen enforcement of workplace health and safety rules, outlaw piecework in the garment industry and rein in unsafe speed quotas at warehouses. Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2021 The slanted bob was styled to look a little wet and lived-in, giving the sweet color a bit of edge to toughen it up. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 July 2022 The legislation would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more sellers to conduct background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers. Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Kids Definition toughen verb tough·en ˈtə-fən toughened; toughening : to make or become tough Going barefoot toughened my feet. toughened 1 of 2 adjective as in sturdy able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure a group of toughened mountain bikers barreling up the hill Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sturdy hardy strong hardened tough rugged stout vigorous inured durable robust hard-bitten hard healthy resilient permanent staunch cast-iron tempered flinty tenacious stable thriving unyielding fortified enduring leathery stalwart muscular lasting prospering staying everlasting strapping fit immortal brawny annealed flourishing seasoned imperishable virile stanch sound hale lusty husky able-bodied red-blooded Antonyms & Near Antonyms weak soft weakened delicate worn enfeebled tender emasculated wasted crippled debilitated fragile exhausted diseased vulnerable incapacitated sensitive susceptible sapped infirm enervated unsound nonhardy puny frail temporary worn-out yielding mortal resistless transient run-down unresistant perishable See More toughened 2 of 2 verb past tense of toughen 1 as in strengthened to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours Synonyms & Similar Words strengthened hardened fortified tempered annealed invigorated beefed (up) vitalized energized restrengthened toned (up) firmed (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms weakened crippled hurt damaged impaired injured paralyzed harmed incapacitated enfeebled debilitated enervated undermined broke down undercut sapped wore out See More 2 as in hardened to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure hiking every morning through snow and ice toughened him considerably Synonyms & Similar Words strengthened hardened fortified inured steeled adjusted indurated reinforced bolstered seasoned tempered adapted braced acclimatized enforced acclimated annealed invigorated vitalized buttressed accustomed immunized boosted supported reenforced conditioned habituated trained broke in forearmed naturalized propped (up) limbered (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms softened weakened exhausted sapped crippled enfeebled sensitized emasculated incapacitated enervated debilitated hamstrung See More 3 as in stiffened to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe attempts to toughen conditions under which waivers from military service would be permitted Synonyms & Similar Words strengthened stiffened hardened harshened Antonyms & Near Antonyms eased softened lessened ameliorated moderated
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