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Roughen vs Toughen - What's the difference?

roughen | toughen |

In transitive terms the difference between roughen and toughen

is that roughen is to make rough while toughen is to make tough.

In intransitive terms the difference between roughen and toughen

is that roughen is to become rough while toughen is to become tough.

roughen

English

Verb

  • To make rough.
  • To become rough.

    • toughen

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make tough.
  • To become tough.