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What does toughen mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word toughen? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To make tough.
  2. (intransitive) To become tough.
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But the federal government has moved to toughen its stance on people smuggling even further.
Because of its low fat content, goat meat will lose moisture and can toughen quickly if exposed to high temperatures and dry cooking methods.
He favours an approach that would toughen regulations on internet service providers, which are already obliged to filter out offensive material.
Raising her head high, Julia decides to toughen herself and be firm with Cassie.
It has lobbied against proposals to toughen the law on cold calling and doorstep selling.
He could also pressure the state's congressional delegation to toughen the federal law.

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