Verhärten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verhärten" is used as verb with the meaning of "harden", "stiffen" or "solidify".

Essential properties of "verhärten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verhärten
Simple past: verhärtete
Participle: verhärtet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verhärten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make harder or more rigid"

Definition: "To make something harder or more rigid, like a surface or an attitude."
Translation(s): harden, stiffen, solidify
Synonym(s): erstarren, versteifen
Antonym(s): erweichen, aufweichen
Related word(s): härten, hart

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Ton beginnt sich zu verhärten, wenn er trocknet.The clay begins to harden when it dries.
Die Fronten zwischen den Parteien verhärten sich.The fronts between the parties are hardening.
Durch die Kälte verhärtet sich der Boden.The ground hardens due to the cold.

2.) "To harden emotionally or mentally"

Definition: "To harden emotionally or mentally, to become insensitive."
Translation(s): harden, become callous, become insensitive
Synonym(s): abstumpfen, versteinern
Antonym(s): aufweichen, erweichen
Related word(s): hart, unempfindlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach vielen Enttäuschungen hat er sich emotional verhärtet.After many disappointments, he has emotionally hardened.
Die jahrelangen Konflikte haben ihre Haltung verhärtet.The years of conflict have hardened their stance.
Durch die ständige Kritik verhärtet sich sein Herz.His heart hardens due to constant criticism.

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