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part of speech:	transitive verb & intransitive verb
inflections:	toughened, toughening, toughens
definition:	to make, be, or become tough or tougher. antonyms: soften, tenderize, weaken
related words:	callous, reinforce, season, temper
derivation:	toughener (n.)

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