Toughen Synonyms and Antonyms

tŭfən
To become or cause to become tough or strong
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. strengthen
To make resistant to hardship, especially through continued exposure
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. acclimate
  2. harden
  3. season
  4. acclimatize
  5. anneal
  6. caseharden
  7. drill
  8. enure
  9. indurate
  10. inure
  11. stiffen
  12. strengthen
  13. temper
Antonyms:
  1. flex
  2. soften
  3. tenderize
To make or become tough.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. harden

Words Related to Toughen

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Toughen Sentence Examples

  • Given the information just released, will Seattle toughen up their offense?

  • It might be time to toughen up, stop tittle tattling about you said this he said that and face facts.

  • As a baby grows, his skin will toughen, but while infants are still in the newborn stage, persistent diaper rashes can both inflame and break the skin.

  • Over handling causes the gluten in the four to toughen up - which is ideal for bread but disastrous for pastry.

  • Kneading causes the gluten in the four to toughen up - which is ideal for bread but can be disastrous for pastry.

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