HARDEN Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word harden. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HARDEN
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indurate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • emotionally hardened verb • become fixed or established • make hard or harder • become hard or harder • cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate | ||||||||
temper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden outburst of anger • a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger • the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling • harden by reheating and cooling in oil • adjust the pitch (of pianos) • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • change by restraining or moderating | ||||||||
cake | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) • small flat mass of chopped or ground food • baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat verb • form a coat over | ||||||||
consolidate | verbv | |||||||
verb • unite into one • make firm or secure; strengthen • bring together into a single whole or system • form into a solid mass or whole • make or form into a solid or hardened mass | ||||||||
dry | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||||
fortify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • enclose by or as if by a fortification • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • add nutrients to • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||||
ossify | verbv | |||||||
verb • become bony • make rigid and set into a conventional pattern • cause to become hard and bony | ||||||||
petrify | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright • change into stone • make rigid and set into a conventional pattern | ||||||||
reinforce | verbv | |||||||
verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
solidify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make solid or more solid; cause to solidify • become solid | ||||||||
stiffen | verbv | |||||||
verb • become stiff or stiffer • make stiff or stiffer • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||||||
strengthen | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • gain strength • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||||
toughen | verbv | |||||||
verb • make tough or tougher | ||||||||
firm up | verbv | |||||||
verb • arrange firmly | ||||||||
inure | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate | ||||||||
season | nounn | |||||||
noun • a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field • one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions • a recurrent time marked by major holidays verb • lend flavor to • make healthy • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else |