tou
ghen
Third Person
toughens
Present Participle
toughening
Past Tense
toughened
Past Participle
toughened
1
to make something stronger
- Regular exercise will toughen your muscles and improve your endurance.
- The coach implemented rigorous training drills to toughen the team before the championship.
- Living in a harsh environment can toughen people mentally and emotionally.
- Parents may toughen their children by teaching them responsibility and independence.
- The new regulations aim to toughen safety standards in the construction industry.
2
to make something such as a rule or policy stronger