Hone and Rough up

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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 up is an antonym for hone.

Nearby Words: honed, honing

Rough up verb - To strike repeatedly.

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Hone is an antonym for rough up.

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