toughen

• فعل يدل على جعل الشيء أو الشخص أكثر صلابة أو قوة أو متانة، أو على اكتساب تلك الصلابة والقوة، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى زيادة الشدة أو القسوة.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming stronger, more resilient, or more difficult.

1. Make stronger or harderB2formal

   To make something physically stronger, harder, or more resilient.

   تقوية وتصلb

   • The blacksmith toughened the steel by heating and cooling it.
   • Regular exercise toughens your muscles and bones.
   • The coating is designed to toughen the surface against scratches.

   المرادفاتannealfortifyhardenreinforceseasonstiffenstrengthentemperthicken

   الأضدادdebilitateenfeeblesoftenweaken

2. Make mentally or emotionally strongerB2formal

   To make someone more resilient, less sensitive, or better able to handle difficult situations.

   تقوية النفس

   • Living alone in a new city toughened her character.
   • The coach's strict training toughened the players mentally.
   • Adversity can toughen a person's resolve.

   المرادفاتbracefortifyhardeninuresteelstrengthen

   الأضدادsensitizesoftenweaken