Stiffened and Toughened

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Stiffened adjective - Incapable of or highly resistant to bending.

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Toughened and stiffened are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toughened" instead the word "Stiffened" as a verb or an adjective.

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

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Stiffened and toughened are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stiffened" instead the word "Toughened" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Word: toughening

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