toughen

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar ou se tornar mais forte, resistente ou severo. Pode se referir a tornar algo fisicamente mais resistente, a fortalecer o caráter ou a tornar uma situação mais difícil.

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.

   Tornar mais resistente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosannealfortifyhardenreinforceseasonstiffenstrengthentemperthicken

   Antônimosdebilitateenfeeblesoftenweaken

2. Make mentally or emotionally strongerB2formal

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

   Fortalecer emocionalmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbracefortifyhardeninuresteelstrengthen

   Antônimossensitizesoftenweaken