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toughen
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
toughens; toughened; toughening
toughens; toughened; toughening
Learner's definition of TOUGHEN
1
: to make (something) stricter or to become stricter（使）更严厉 — often + up
[+ object]
- The government is toughening antidrug laws.政府在加强反毒品法的力度。
- The antidrug laws have been toughened up recently.近来，反毒品法变得更严厉了。
[no object]
— usually + up - The antidrug laws have toughened up recently.近来，反毒品法变得更严厉了。
2
: to make (someone) physically or emotionally stronger or to become physically or emotionally stronger（使）更坚强 — often + up
[+ object]
- The experience toughened him.这段经历使他更加坚强。
- The experience toughened him up.这段经历使他更加坚强。
[no object]
— usually + up - You need to toughen up if you want to succeed in this business.如果你想在这个行当获得成功，就必须更坚强。
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The government is toughening antidrug laws. weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours
Recent Examples on the Web Style it for summer with a matching white bag from Tory Burch or toughen up the look for fall with a pair of backless loafers by Bottega Veneta. 
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Joey Votto is one player who typically won’t wear batting gloves at the beginning of spring training as a way to toughen up his hands for the grind of a season. The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 The venue where renowned author Salman Rushdie was stabbed Friday had rejected previous recommendations to toughen security measures, two sources told CNN. Paul P. Murphy, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 That prompted criticism from Zeldin and other Republicans who held it up as an example of the need to reform New York’s bail laws, something Zeldin has called upon Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to toughen. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Wiggins recommends a flatform sandal to toughen up the most romantic dress styles. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 Labor advocates point to new measures taking effect in January to toughen enforcement of workplace health and safety rules, outlaw piecework in the garment industry and rein in unsafe speed quotas at warehouses. Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2021 The slanted bob was styled to look a little wet and lived-in, giving the sweet color a bit of edge to toughen it up. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 July 2022 The legislation would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more sellers to conduct background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers. Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 See More
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Joey Votto is one player who typically won’t wear batting gloves at the beginning of spring training as a way to toughen up his hands for the grind of a season. The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 The venue where renowned author Salman Rushdie was stabbed Friday had rejected previous recommendations to toughen security measures, two sources told CNN. Paul P. Murphy, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 That prompted criticism from Zeldin and other Republicans who held it up as an example of the need to reform New York’s bail laws, something Zeldin has called upon Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to toughen. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Wiggins recommends a flatform sandal to toughen up the most romantic dress styles. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 Labor advocates point to new measures taking effect in January to toughen enforcement of workplace health and safety rules, outlaw piecework in the garment industry and rein in unsafe speed quotas at warehouses. Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2021 The slanted bob was styled to look a little wet and lived-in, giving the sweet color a bit of edge to toughen it up. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 July 2022 The legislation would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more sellers to conduct background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers. Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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