Tempering and Weakening

Tempering

Tempering noun - Hardening something by heat treatment.

Weakening and tempering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weakening" instead the word "Tempering" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: temper, tempered, temperance

Weakening

Weakening noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

Tempering and weakening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tempering" instead the word "Weakening" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakness, weakened
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