Synonyms for harden

Synonyms for (verb) harden

Synonyms: harden, indurate, inure

Definition: cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

Usage: He was inured to the cold

Similar words: habituate, accustom

Definition: make psychologically or physically used (to something)

Usage: She became habituated to the background music


Synonyms: season, harden

Definition: make fit

Usage: This trip will season even the hardiest traveller

Similar words: toughen

Definition: make tough or tougher

Usage: This experience will toughen her


Synonyms: temper, harden

Definition: harden by reheating and cooling in oil

Usage: temper steel

Similar words: modify

Definition: make less severe or harsh or extreme

Usage: please modify this letter to make it more polite; he modified his views on same-gender marriage


Synonyms: indurate, harden

Definition: become hard or harder

Usage: The wax hardened

Similar words: change

Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night


Synonyms: harden, indurate

Definition: make hard or harder

Usage: The cold hardened the butter

Similar words: change

Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night


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