Toughened and Tough

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

Usage example: a group of toughened mountain bikers barreling up the hill

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Tough is a synonym for toughened. In some cases you can use "Tough" instead an adjective "Toughened".

Nearby Word: toughening

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

Usage example: this is a tough plant that easily withstands harsh winters

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Toughened is a synonym for tough in durable topic. You can use "Toughened" instead an adjective "Tough".

Nearby Words: toughness, toughen, toughening, tougher, toughed

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