Harshen and Harden

Harshen

Harshen verb - To make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe.
Usage example: recent changes to the drunk driving laws harshen penalties for repeat offenders
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Harden and harshen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Harden" instead a verb "Harshen".

Harden

Harden verb - To make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe.
Usage example: the government hardened restrictions on travel to and from the war-torn nation

Harshen and harden are semantically related. You can use "Harshen" instead a verb "Harden".

Nearby Words: hard, hardness, hardening, hardener
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