Starch and Toughen

Starch

Starch verb - Stiffen with starch.

Toughen and starch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toughen" instead a verb "Starch".

Nearby Words: starched, starchy, starching

Toughen

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

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

Nearby Words: tough, toughness, toughening, tougher
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