Toughen: meaning, definitions and examples
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toughen
[ หtสfษn ]
in a physical sense
To make someone or something stronger or more resilient, especially through exposure to difficult or challenging situations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The coach decided to toughen up the team by increasing the intensity of their training sessions.
- Experiencing hardship can toughen a person and help them grow stronger.
in a mental or emotional sense
To make someone more resilient or less sensitive to emotional pain or stress.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Going through tough times can toughen a person's resolve.
- Facing criticism can help toughen you up for future challenges.
Translations
Translations of the word "toughen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น endurecer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เฅเคฐ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hรคrten
๐ฎ๐ฉ menguatkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะณะฐััะพะฒัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ utwardzaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบใใ (katameru)
๐ซ๐ท durcir
๐ช๐ธ endurecer
๐น๐ท sertleลtirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐํํ๋ค (ganghwahada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุณู
๐จ๐ฟ ztuhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ stvrdnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็กฌ (biร n yรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ utrditi
๐ฎ๐ธ herรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแชแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษrkitmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ endurecer
Etymology
The word 'toughen' originated from the adjective 'tough,' which has roots in Old English and Middle English. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'toughen,' meaning to strengthen or harden. Over time, 'toughen' has evolved to encompass not only physical strength but also mental resilience and emotional fortitude.
See also: tough, toughening, tougher, toughness.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,551 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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