Definitions

1. verb

to make (someone) accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult, so that it no longer causes distress or discomfort.

“Long hours of work will inure her to the physical demands of the job.”

2. verb

to cause (something) to become worn or damaged, especially by constant use.

“The constant rubbing will inure the surface of the fabric.”

3. noun

the process of becoming accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult.

“She has undergone a process of inure to the harsh realities of the city.”