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Toughen vs Stiffen - What's the difference?

toughen | stiffen |

In lang=en terms the difference between toughen and stiffen

is that toughen is to become tough while stiffen is to become stiff.

As verbs the difference between toughen and stiffen

is that toughen is to make tough while stiffen is to make stiff.

toughen

English

Verb

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

    English

    Verb

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