Definition of Coarsen
Coarsen
Coar·sen
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make or become rougher or less refined in texture or character.
e.g. The harsh weather conditions will coarsen the skin over time.
(verb)
to become figuratively rougher/coarser by becoming crude, unpleasant, or vulgar, or to make someone thus coarser, cruder, or more unpleasant;
e.g. Living in hardship can coarsen one's manners, but this is not always the case.
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