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harsh·en

 (här′shən)
tr. & intr.v. harsh·ened, harsh·en·ing, harsh·ens
To make or become harsh.
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harshen

(ˈhɑːʃən)
vb (tr)
to make or render harsh
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harsh•en

(ˈhɑr ʃən)

v.t., v.i.
to make or become harsh: Avarice had harshened his features.
[1815–25]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.harshen - make harsh or harsher; "Winter harshened the look of the city"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
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