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HARDEN Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word harden. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word harden. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For HARDEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for harden, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
change accustom habituate modify toughen

Alternatives for INDURATE

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