Inured and Softened

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Inured adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.

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Softened is an antonym for inured.

Nearby Words: inurement, inuring

Softened adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

Usage example: the athlete, softened by the long period of convalescence, had to begin his training program almost from scratch

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Inured is an antonym for softened.

Nearby Words: softening, softener

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