Toughen and Waste

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

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Waste is an antonym for toughen.

Nearby Words: tough, toughness, toughening, tougher

Waste verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

Usage example: endless months of inactivity wasted him

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Toughen is an antonym for waste.

toughen soldiers

waste soldiers

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