单词	harshening
释义	harshen verb harsh·​en ˈhär-shən  harshened; harshening ˈhär-sh(ə-)niŋ  transitive verb : to make (something, such as a voice) harsh intransitive verb : to become harsh saw the grain of his skin harshening over face bones Elizabeth Bowen Synonyms harden stiffen strengthen toughen See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences recent changes to the drunk driving laws harshen penalties for repeat offenders Recent Examples on the Web Unfortunately, the film only takes a cursory, superficial glance at this societal malady, as if a deeper dive would harshen the mellow of its romantic comedy. Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 As time goes on, more voters could harshen their view of Biden, as all of these problems are under his tent now. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2021 The impetus for the line came not just from the rise of the ingredient-conscious consumer, but also in response to the ever-harshening realities of modern life. Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 13 Dec. 2019 Protests by tens of thousands before the election and on the eve of his inauguration lead to legislation harshening penalties for unauthorized political protests. Fox News, 18 Mar. 2018 Word History First Known Use 1824, in the meaning defined at transitive sense harshening verb present participle of harshen as in strengthening to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe recent changes to the drunk driving laws harshen penalties for repeat offenders Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance strengthening stiffening hardening toughening Antonyms & Near Antonyms softening easing lessening ameliorating moderating
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