ALL meanings of toughen
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T t - transitive verb toughen reinforce, strengthen 1
- verb toughen If you toughen something or if it toughens, you make it stronger so that it will not break easily. 0
- verb toughen If a person, institution, or law toughens its policies, regulations, or punishments, it makes them firmer or stricter. 0
- verb toughen Toughen up means the same as toughen. 0
- verb toughen If an experience toughens you, it makes you stronger and more independent in character. 0
- verb toughen to make or become tough or tougher 0