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Harden vs Solidify - What's the difference?

harden | solidify |

In intransitive terms the difference between harden and solidify

is that harden is to become hard (tough, resistant to pressure) while solidify is to become solid; to freeze, set.

harden

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).
  • (ergative) To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).
  • (dated) To become or make a person or thing resistant or less sensitive.
  • When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. — KJV, Exodus 4:21

    Derived terms

    * harden someone's heart

    Anagrams

    * English ergative verbs ----

    solidify

    English

    Verb

  • To make solid; convert into a solid body.
  • To concentrate; consolidate.
  • To become solid; to freeze, set.
  • Derived terms

    * solidifiable * solidification * solidifier

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