Damage
Damage verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.
Toughen
Toughen verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.
Usage example: weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours
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Toughen and Damage. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/damage/toughen
Damage & Toughen. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/damage/toughen>.
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