97 entries under toughen topic. ×

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stiffen(verb, form, support, close, place)
17
strengthen(verb, support, close, set, meet)
16
thicken(verb, form, close, place, set)
14
brace(noun, verb, support, close, set)
14
indurate(verb, adjective, close, set, settle)
13
inure(verb, study, develop, improve, prepare)
12
fortify(verb, support, close, set, strong)
12
reinforce(verb, support, close, set, increase)
12
season(noun, verb, study, close, set)
12
temper(noun, verb, close, set, settle)
9
accustom(verb, study, develop, improve, prepare)
9
consolidate(verb, support, close, place, set)
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steel(verb, support, close, set, increase)
8
acclimatize(verb, close, set, continue, firm)
8
acclimate(verb, close, set, keep, overcome)
8
brutalize(verb, corrupt, feel, strengthen, emotions)
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confirm(verb, support, strong, increase, establish)
8
invigorate(verb, support, increase, raise, strength)
7
anneal(verb, support, close, set, increase)
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buttress(verb, support, close, set, increase)
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