Toughen (Verb)
Meaning
Make tough or tougher; "This experience will toughen her".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Being in the military is expected to toughen you up emotionally and physically.
- The long hours at her new job will toughen her up and make her more resilient.
- The coaches incorporated more strenuous exercises into the training to toughen the team.
- The harsh winters in Siberia will toughen even the sturdiest of travelers.
- Attending a boarding school in a foreign country can toughen a teenager and build their confidence.