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Synonyms of harden

10 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for harden is indurate. Other synonyms of harden are inure, roborate, obdurate, sclerotise and solidify. The opposite of harden is soften.

Synonyms and similar words for harden

verbTo become or make (a person or thing) resistant or less sensitive.

  • inureTo cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more...
  • roborateSynonym of harden, to make obdurate.

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Opposite of harden

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Meaning of harden

  1. verb To become hard.
  2. verb To make something hard or harder.
  3. verb To strengthen.

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Questions about synonyms of harden

What is another word for harden?
Harden has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as indurate, inure, roborate, obdurate, sclerotise, solidify, steel and stiffen.
What is the opposite of harden?
The opposite of harden is soften.
What does harden mean?
Harden means to become hard.

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