Ossify and Toughen

Ossify

Ossify verb - Become bony.
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Toughen and ossify are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toughen" instead a verb "Ossify".

Nearby Words: ossified, ossification, ossifying

Toughen

Toughen verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.

Ossify and toughen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ossify" instead a verb "Toughen".

Nearby Words: tough, toughness, toughening, tougher
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