Toughening

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌfənɪŋ/

Toughening (noun)

  1. The process of making something stronger or more durable.
  2. The act of making a situation or task more difficult or challenging.

Examples

  • The toughening of materials improves their durability.
  • The toughening of the training program challenged all participants.

Common collocations: toughening process, toughening agent, toughening measures, toughening exercises

Synonyms of Toughening

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Toughening

  • — The opposite of toughening, making something less strong.