faceharden

/ˌfeɪsˈhɑːrdən/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make someone more determined or resolute, especially in the face of adversity

“After facing the harsh reality of the situation, Sarah managed to faceharden and come up with a plan.”

2. verb

to become or make something stronger or more resilient

“The company faceharden their security measures after the recent cyber attack.”

3. noun

the process of becoming or making something stronger or more resilient

“The team’s experience and teamwork led to a significant faceharden of their skills.”

Synonyms

  • strengthen
  • toughen

Antonyms

  • soften
  • weaken