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harshen

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[hahr-shuhn] / ˈhɑr ʃən /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become harsh.

    Avarice had harshened his features.

Etymology

Origin of harshen

First recorded in 1815–25; harsh + -en 1

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