toughen

Meaning

To become stronger and more able to deal with difficulty, or to make something do this.

Example sentences

• The training toughened the new recruits.প্রশিক্ষণ নতুন সৈনিকদের দৃঢ় করে তুলল।
• Hard times toughen people.কঠিন সময় মানুষকে শক্ত করে তোলে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: strengthen, harden

Antonyms: soften