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roughen

[ruhf-uhn]

roughen Definition

to make or become rough or uneven in texture or surface.

Using roughen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roughen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sandpaper roughened the surface of the wood.

  • Example

    The waves had roughened the sea.

  • Example

    The skin on his hands roughened from working outside without gloves.

roughen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roughen

Antonyms for roughen

Phrases with roughen

  • to make someone or something tougher or more aggressive

    Example

    The coach told the team to roughen up their play in the second half.

  • roughen the edges

    to make something less polished or refined

    Example

    The artist decided to roughen the edges of the painting to give it a more rustic look.

  • roughen one's tone

    to speak in a harsh or angry manner

    Example

    He roughened his tone when he realized the other person wasn't listening.

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Summary: roughen in Brief

The verb 'roughen' [ruhf-uhn] means to make or become rough or uneven in texture or surface. It can be used to describe the effect of sandpaper on wood, the action of waves on the sea, or the impact of outdoor work on skin. Phrases like 'roughen up' and 'roughen the edges' suggest making something tougher or less polished, while 'roughen one's tone' implies speaking in a harsh or angry manner.