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make it tough

VERB

incommode

Synonyms

STRONG

aggravate discombobulate discommode discompose disoblige disrupt disturb exasperate interfere irk meddle trouble try upset

WEAK

discomfort give a hard time give trouble hang up put in a spot put on the spot put out put to trouble

Antonyms

STRONG

aid appease arrange assist calm comfort delight help make happy order organize please soothe

VERB

inconvenience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate disrupt disturb irk

STRONG

discombobulate discommode discompose disoblige exasperate interfere meddle try upset

WEAK

give a hard time give trouble hang up put in a spot put on the spot put to trouble

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appease arrange organize soothe

STRONG

calm delight make happy please

WEAK

aid assist be convenient benefit help

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As he takes the reins, economic conditions will make it tough for him to achieve either of those goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It starts with weak prices that make it tough for producers and uninspiring for new investments.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation.

From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025

“I am going to grind out at-bats, put the ball in play, take my walks, make it tough on the pitcher, lengthen out the lineup.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

“Maybe to make it tough to find prints,” Koontz theorized, already powdering the doorknob.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

make it tough

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