Definition of hardened

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  • hardened is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • hardened is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of hardened

  • converted to solid form (as concrete) (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. set
  • made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. tempered
    2. toughened
    3. treated
  • used of persons; emotionally hardened (adjective)

    Examples

    1. faced a case-hardened judge

    Synonyms

    1. case-hardened
    2. hard-boiled
  • made tough by habitual exposure (adjective)

    Examples

    1. hardened fishermen

    Synonyms

    1. enured
    2. inured
  • protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons) ()

    Examples

    1. hardened missile silos

See definition of hardened in Merriam Webster