Toughen

Word TOUGHEN
Character 7
Hyphenation tough en
Pronunciations /ˈtʌfən/

Definitions and meanings of "Toughen"

What do we mean by toughen?

To make or become tough. synonym: harden. transitive & intransitive verb

Specifically, of copper, in its metallurgy, the elimination of the foreign metals as oxids and of copper oxid itself, changing the qualities of the cast from brittleness to ductility.

To grow tough or tougher.

To make tough or tougher.

To grow or make tough, or tougher. verb

To make tough. verb

To become tough. verb

Make tough or tougher verb

To make tough.

To become tough.

Said to a wimp. more affective if said to large masculine man. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Toughen

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The word "toughen" in example sentences

You gotta fuckin toughen up with the cold and fuckin dealin with rugged not you average fuck around kinda guy. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Eventually, the skin will "toughen," and your child won't feel as much discomfort. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's really cute--but you could "toughen" it's image up to make it more "Terp" appropriate. ❋ Cupcake Queen (2006)

: He thought he was about to be put into one of those vile Boys Bands that the Tedrels used to " toughen" the boys. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2003)

Well – you must "toughen" your plants more gently than that. ❋ Unknown (1872)

Oh and don't do anything silly like "toughen" your feet. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The president, who huddled with cabinet members in the secure Situation Room on Monday "to decide on next steps," also requested that legislation be sent to Congress to "toughen" and reform existing law on caps on damages linked to oil spills, the White House said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Rice, speaking on the ABC's "This Week" program, said the U.S. would press to "toughen" and add to sanctions against North Korea for going forward with the launch.

If you lived in literary London and had as many bad reviews as I did, you kind of toughen up anyway. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Mr Woolas told the Sunday Times he felt immigration was the second biggest problem facing the population and he would "toughen" up current legislation on the issue. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"toughen" regulations on the financial industry, I get the same feeling I often have in a theater: Good show but it's not real. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Department of Licensing is proposing new laws designed to toughen state oversight, sponsored by state Rep. Deb Wallace ❋ Unknown (2010)

Washington, a law that will widen the scope of military impersonation offences and toughen up sentences is working its way through Congress. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The most meaningful thing Maryland can do to improve its chances of a deep run in the tournament is toughen up on defense. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Congressional Republicans announced legislation on Thursday that would let states cut unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless and toughen work search requirements for benefits recipients. ❋ Eliot Nelson (2011)

I think that the temptation lies in learning how to toughen up a bit with regard to conflict myself. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[big bad] [billy] was afraid of a [spider] and i said toughen up fluffy ❋ Homer Stu (2009)

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