Rough and Roughen

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Rough verb - Prepare in preliminary or sketchy form.

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Roughen is a synonym for rough. In some cases you can use "Roughen" instead a verb "Rough".

Roughen verb - Make rough or rougher.

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Rough is a synonym for roughen. You can use "Rough" instead a verb "Roughen".

Nearby Words: rough, roughness, roughening, roughed

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