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roughen

verb

  1. make rough
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹʌfən/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English rough English -en English roughen From rough + -en.

  1. To make rough.

    The wind began to roughen the surface of the sea.

    They roughened the edges of the stone to give it a rustic look.

  2. To become rough.