Harden

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdən/

Harden (verb)

  1. to become or make something solid or more solid.
  2. to become less sensitive or more resistant to emotions.
  3. to make a place or system more secure against attack.

Examples

  • The clay will harden as it dries.
  • The cement needs time to harden properly.

Common collocations: harden the surface, harden quickly, harden one's heart, harden emotionally, harden defenses

Synonyms of Harden

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Harden

  • — when describing the process of becoming less hard