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HARDENED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Hardened.

Hardened - as an adjective

Made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

Example: "A sword of tempered steel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tempered13toughened14treated8

Protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

Example: "Hardened missile silos"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
soft7

Hardened - as an adjective satellite

Used of persons; emotionally hardened

Example: "Faced a case-hardened judge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
case-hardenedhard-boiled

Made tough by habitual exposure

Example: "Hardened fishermen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enured7inured7

Converted to solid form (as concrete)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set3

Hardened - as a verb

To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).

To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).

To strengthen.

To modify (a website or other system) to make it resistant to malicious attacks.

To become or make (a person or thing) resistant or less sensitive.

To become or make (a consonant) more fortis.

Example Sentences

"He had a hardened expression on his face."
"The criminal had a hardened criminal record."
"She wore a hardened look of determination."
"The steel had hardened and became incredibly strong."
"The police officer had a hardened attitude towards criminals."
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Word Game Points

Is HARDENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HARDENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HARDENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hardened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HARDENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is HARDENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardened is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HARDENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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