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indurate

verb

/ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

Meaning

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

Years of hardship indurated his spirit.

harden, toughen, solidify, strengthen

soften, weaken

indurate the heart, indurated tissue, indurated spirit

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

to say something funny or amusing; to make fun

to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact

to keep or restrict someone or something within limits

to look steadily and intently at something

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.