Definition of toughen Toughen

/tʌˈfʌn/ - [tufun] - tough•en

We found 5 definitions of toughen from 4 different sources.

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What does toughen mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

toughens, toughening, toughened  

toughen - make tough or tougher; "This experience will toughen her"
  strengthen gain strength; "His body strengthened"
  season, harden make fit; "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller"
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  • toughen (v. i. & t.)
    To grow or make tough, or tougher.

Part of speech

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  • toughen, verb, present, 1st person singular of toughen (infinitive).
  • toughen, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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