toughened

• Descreve algo que foi tornado mais forte, resistente ou durável, muitas vezes por meio de um processo físico ou metafórico.

Describes something that has been made stronger, harder, or more resilient, often through a physical or metaphorical process.

1. Made physically strongerB2formal

   Having been made harder or more resistant to damage or wear.

   Endurecido

   • The glass was toughened to withstand high temperatures.
   • Toughened steel is used in the construction of bridges.
   • The material is toughened by a special chemical process.

   Sinônimoscase-hardenedhardenedreinforcedstrengthenedtempered

   Antônimosdelicatesoftenedweakened

2. Made mentally or emotionally strongerB2formal

   Having become more resilient or less sensitive to hardship or difficulty.

   Endurecido

   • Years of hardship had toughened him.
   • She was toughened by her experiences in the military.
   • The training program is designed to produce toughened athletes.

   Sinônimoscase-hardenedfortifiedhardenedinuredseasoned

   Antônimosfragilesoftenedvulnerableweakened

• 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