toughen
🇺🇸
/ˈtʌfn/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʌfn/
verb
R
To make something stronger or more durable.
The company has started to toughen the plastic to prevent breakage.
R
To make rules or laws more strict.
The new policy aims to toughen regulations on emissions.
R
To make someone stronger or more resilient.
The coach is trying to toughen the team up with rigorous training.
translation
To make something stronger or more durable.; To make rules or laws more strict.; To make someone stronger or more resilient.
Word Forms
3rd Present
toughens
Past
toughened
Perfect
toughened
Progressive
toughening