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Definitions

roughen

[ruhf-uhn] / ˈrʌf ən /

VERB

harden

Synonyms

STRONG

acclimate acclimatize adapt adjust blunt brutalize callous callus coarsen conform deaden develop discipline dull embitter habituate indurate inure numb paralyze season steel stiffen strengthen stun stupefy teach train

WEAK

case-harden climatize make callous render insensitive

Antonyms

STRONG

disarrange disorder enliven neglect unfit weaken

WEAK

be intolerant indulge liquefy melt soften spoil

VERB

rough up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat up maltreat manhandle mistreat

WEAK

abuse bash batter hit knock about knock around mishandle roughhouse slap around thrash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

treat well

WEAK

aid help protect