hardened
[ hahr-dnd ]
/ ˈhɑr dnd /
adjective
OTHER WORDS FROM hardened
sem·i·hard·ened, adjective un·hard·ened, adjective well-hard·ened, adjectiveWords nearby hardened
Definition for hardened (2 of 2)
harden
[ hahr-dn ]
/ ˈhɑr dn /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
SYNONYMS FOR harden
OTHER WORDS FROM harden
Example sentences from the Web for hardened
British Dictionary definitions for hardened (1 of 3)
hardened
/ (ˈhɑːdənd) /
adjective
rigidly set, as in a mode of behaviour
toughened, as by custom; seasoned
(of a nuclear missile site) constructed to withstand a nuclear attack
British Dictionary definitions for hardened (2 of 3)
harden
1
/ (ˈhɑːdən) /
verb
to make or become hard or harder; freeze, stiffen, or set
to make or become more hardy, tough, or unfeeling
to make or become stronger or firmer
they hardened defences
to make or become more resolute or set
hardened in his resolve
(intr) commerce
- (of prices, a market, etc) to cease to fluctuate
- (of price) to rise higher
See also
harden off,
harden up
British Dictionary definitions for hardened (3 of 3)
harden
2
/ (ˈhɑːdən) /
noun
a rough fabric made from hards