Hone and Rough

Opposite meaning words

Hone verb - To make smooth by friction.

Usage example: honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp

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Rough is an antonym for hone.

Nearby Words: honed, honing

Rough verb - Prepare in preliminary or sketchy form.

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Hone is an antonym for rough.

hone strength

rough strength

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