v. 1 to make solid or rigid or firm; 2 to make callous; n. 1 abnormal thickening of tissue; 2 the process of becoming solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
The buildup of cholesterol can lead to hardening of the arteries.
The buildup of cholesterol can lead to hardening of the arteries.
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stiffen; toughen; densify
soften
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hard-en-ing
gardening
gardening
pardoning
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