Damage and Toughen

Damage

Damage verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.

Toughen is an antonym for damage.

Nearby Words: damaged, damaging, damageable

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

Damage is an antonym for toughen.

Nearby Words: tough, toughness, toughening, tougher

Common collocations

body damage body toughen body
skin damage skin toughen skin
armor damage armor toughen armor
ships damage ships toughen ships
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