Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: toughen

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A small minority of Democrats have urged the Biden administration to toughen the reciprocity requirements before allowing Israel in.

Source: https://www.jta.org/2023/09/27/israel/us-lets-israel-into-visa-waiver-program-easing-travel-for-israeli-citizens

As Swan River battles rising rates of property and violent crime, the community’s mayor says it’s time for provincial and federal governments to toughen their approach on issues facing the justice system, including bail guidelines.

Source: https://smokyriverexpress.com/court-docket-mans-frustration-lands-him-in-trouble-with-the-law/

But Glen responded that it would toughen him up.

Source: https://theintercept.com/2023/09/18/oklahoma-execution-dna-anthony-sanchez/

Following Wednesday’s rocket intercept, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir tweeted that he would go forward with plans to toughen conditions for Palestinian prisoners.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/israeli-airstrikes-hit-gaza-after-rocket-intercept/

However, right-wing Tory MPs are also understood to be drawing up plans to further toughen the bill with an amendment to pull the UK out of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/sunak-braverman-small-boats-trump-b2300541.html

In October, the company joined other international companies including Nestle in calling on world leaders to toughen the reporting rules for large businesses regarding their impact on nature.

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/01/09/702418.htm

Iran’s parliament has adopted proposals to toughen penalties for perpetrators of violence against women which could be voted into law within months, state media has reported.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-10-2023/

Labour, Mr Reed will tell an audience in London, will also increase and toughen up the use of community sentences to tackle reoffending rates and “give a voice” to victims and local communities.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23327843.labour-pledge-crackdown-anti-social-behaviour/?ref=rss

My mother-in-law kept suggesting I toughen up and convert.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8279641/marriage-celebrants-celebrate-50-years/?src=rss

She stressed that Ms Braverman “had a busy day” launching the legislation designed to toughen asylum rules and deter migrants from crossing the Channel in small boats.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/23371829.suella-braverman-did-not-see-email-attacking-civil-servants-says-no-10/?ref=rss

Tender leaf tissues, however, would freeze and burst in winter, so plants must either toughen up and protect their leaves or dispose of them.

Source: https://www.theweekender.com/top-stories/38781/vibrant-fall-foliage-season-expected-throughout-pa

The brotherly relationship that develops between the two dancers constitutes the show’s guiding thread, both through the hardships they create for themselves to toughen themselves up, as well as through the fantastic voyage that subsequently awaits them.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/06/02/festival-opens-with-hocus-pocus-performance/

The city currently bans smoking inside restaurants, workplaces, indoor public spaces and some outdoor public areas, and its politicians are considering whether to toughen its smoking laws.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/top-health-boss-urges-people-30477645

“We just had to toughen up and lock in on our stuff, so we wouldn’t turn the ball over as much.”

Source: https://www.thelantern.com/2022/12/womens-basketball-no-3-ohio-state-downs-rival-no-14-michigan-ends-2022-unbeaten/

Yet 46% of the voters decided that a District Attorney whose attitude about a crime is “toughen up” would be a good thing.

Source: https://hotair.com/david-strom/2023/03/21/we-are-governed-by-clowns-san-francisco-edition-n538031