verb
- to make or become tough, strong, or resilient
- to make or become more strict or severe
Examples
- The coach designed exercises to toughen the players for the championship.
- Years of hard work toughened her resolve.
- The government plans to toughen penalties for drunk driving.
- Cold weather will toughen the meat if it’s not stored properly.
- The new training program should toughen up the recruits.
- School officials decided to toughen the dress code policy.