LEARNit Dictionary

harden

verb
1
to become or make something become solid or stiff
سفت شدن, سخت شدن, جامد شدن, محکم کردن
2
if your voice, face, etc. hardens, or you harden it, it becomes more serious or severe
جدی شدن, سخت شدن, شدیدتر شدن, جدی‌تر کردن
Her face hardened into an expression of hatred.
He hardened his voice when he saw she wasn't listening.
His expression suddenly hardened into one of strong dislike.
3
if somebody’s feelings or attitudes harden or somebody/something hardens them, they become more fixed and determined
سنگدل شدن, سنگدل کردن, استوار کردن, محکم‌تر کردن
Public attitudes to the strike have hardened.
Their suspicions hardened into certainty.
Opinion seems to be hardening against the invasion.
The incident hardened her resolve to leave the company.
4
to make somebody less kind or less affected by extreme situations
سنگدل کردن, بی‌احساس کردن
Joe sounded different, hardened by the war.
They were hardened criminals.
In this job you have to harden your heart to pain and suffering.
Life has hardened me.
I need to harden myself against disappointment.