harshen

English

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To make, or to become harsh; render hard and rough.
(transitive) To render peevish, morose, or austere.

Etymology

Suffix from English harsh.

Origin

English

harsh

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Cognates and derived terms

harsh English
harshly English
harshness English
overharsh English
herris, harsk, harisk(e), hask(e) Middle English