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toughener

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tough⋅en

  [tuhf-uhn]
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–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
to make or become tough or tougher.
Origin:
1575–85; tough + -en 1

Related forms:
tough⋅en⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
harden, firm, strengthen, stiffen.
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tough·en   (tŭf'ən)   
tr. & intr.v.   tough·ened, tough·en·ing, tough·ens
To make or become tough. See Synonyms at harden.
tough'en·er n.
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