Synonym of indurate

'ɪndjʊreɪt /-djʊər-

v.

become fixed or establishedmake hard or harderbecome hard or hardercause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

adj.

emotionally hardened

fortify season steel strengthen toughen harden inure acclimate acclimatise acclimatize amalgamate anneal bake brace buttress cake calcify callous caseharden cement close clot coagulate compact consolidate contract crystallise crystallize curdle densify dry firm fix fossilise fossilize gird jell nerve ossify petrify precipitate press reinforce settle starch stiffen temper thicken vitrify case-harden coarsen desensitize desensitise beef up shore up build up forge galvanize ruggedise galvanise rigidify blunt dull develop climatize deaden adapt firm up condition anaesthetize habituate accustom adjust attune familiarize roughen anesthetize harshen naturalize support abrade familiarise naturalise secure bolster defend protect forearm poise ready garrison embattle augment scratch rough rough up prepare bulwark entrench psych up safeguard prop wall hold up charge up soup up step up punch up make stronger

harden congeal solidify set freeze concrete firm up stiffen petrify thicken coagulate anneal cake clot ossify fossilize gelatinize strengthen jell fossilise cement become solid toughen crystallize rigidify gel densify fix temper fortify curdle consolidate firm amalgamate dry bake crystallise become hard get hard rigidize go hard cohere gelate condense jelly jellify become firm become rigid become fixed chill mold toughen up steel braze starch mould become inflexible become obdurate become unyielding brace harshen vitrify buttress gird inspissate compact press calcify precipitate settle vulcanize clabber concentrate turn into stone reinforce reduce coalesce lopper compress glop up widen swell enlarge add expand deepen decoct clarify stabilize grow thick stabilise make stronger set hard go rigid tamp encrust fossilify fossilate press down refrigerate gelatinate densen lump become thicker become thick become firmer glob up become more concentrated form clots starken prop become stiff benumb candy steady inflate lapidify mineralize turn to stone secure boost accentuate redouble purify intensify magnify tighten beef up heighten amplify step up amp up enhance extract render curd turn sour spoil ferment boil down melt down make secure make stable acidify acidulate acerbate go bad go sour go off separate into curds separate into lumps turn sour

strengthen harden toughen fortify reinforce bolster steel boost intensify consolidate deepen enhance fuel magnify encourage hearten heighten increase envigorate invigorate redouble renew restore stiffen support vitalize accentuate amplify cement confirm establish inure substantiate buttress harshen justify mount nourish rejuvenate season sustain corroborate empower enlarge extend multiply regenerate sinew add to brace up build up buoy up gee up make stronger step up tone wax add fuel to amp up beef up give strength to set up tone up make firm make healthy add fuel to fire give new energy to give a boost to improve raise escalate concentrate sharpen widen augment feed condition get something into shape compound exacerbate aggravate expand emphasize broaden inflame worsen quicken pick up gain strength spike lighten exaggerate darken make worse point rouse aggrandize exalt intensate brighten stress accent emphasise whet rise set off pile on add fuel heat up heap on pour it on

callous heartless hard unfeeling unsympathetic merciless pitiless ruthless insensitive inhuman inhumane unmerciful uncharitable remorseless stony unsparing compassionless obdurate soulless affectless ironhearted stoney stonyhearted pachydermatous desensitised desensitized insensate hard-hearted cold-blooded case-hardened hard-boiled thick-skinned slash-and-burn take-no-prisoners cruel harsh uncaring brutal hardhearted cold hardened cold-hearted unforgiving stony-hearted unkind severe unpitying uncompassionate tough inflexible savage barbarous with a heart of stone unemotional stern unmoved indifferent lacking compassion relentless implacable unbending sadistic hard-nosed unrelenting uncompromising mean inconsiderate unyielding inexorable coldhearted barbaric unconcerned steely hard-bitten firm rigid indurated unfriendly unresponsive fierce inured hard as nails apathetic grim toughened solid intolerant marble-hearted strong stiff adamantine vicious as hard as nails thoughtless cynical unremitting unsusceptible cutthroat rigorous unsentimental mean-spirited cut-throat dog-eat-dog bestial wanton monstrous austere strict sturdy vindictive obtuse matter-of-fact hard-edged sanguinary rocky impenetrable impassive frigid fiendish adamant diabolical ferocious spiritless insensible hard-headed unappeasable selfish inclement heinous evil wicked icy feral bloodless world-weary bloodthirsty illiberal unloving stone-hearted atrocious draconian cast-iron vigorous hardy rugged stout stubborn impervious dispassionate unaffected robust exacting surly deadened seasoned fell unkindly brute truculent beastly dastardly butcherly imperturbable flagitious egregious lacking sentiment rocklike hurtful inattentive benumbed hard-as-nails solidified stiffened concrete feelingless unrepenting without sentiment toughened by experience set concentrated rock-hard as hard as stone as hard as iron as tough as old boots rock-solid cold fish rock-like stringent demanding ungenerous brutish depraved hellish dead hatchetjob coldblooded satanic heedless uncommiserating stolid lifeless premeditated unpleasant self-centred untouched appalling armour-plated invulnerable killer rancorous mortal ironfisted malevolent revengeful punishing stingy unfair ungracious accustomed habituated mechanical killer instinct tyrannous punitive constant vengeful disinterested repellent halfhearted lukewarm aversive repugnant crass unchristian censorious without pity gray subhuman faceless grey utilitarian inexpressive bleak unimpressionable torpid insentient careless impenitent tactless imperceptive avaricious unregenerate murderous greedy forbidding bloody indefatigable uncontrite sour tyrannical anesthetized unamiable churlish sensationless crotchety emotionless anaesthetized cantankerous unempathetic uncordial unsympathizing spiteful self-centered incurious unsensitive aloof oblivious experienced unflinching unbreakable durable unpliable unmalleable with a hide like an elephant hard-line hard-shelled rough obstinate headstrong inured to frozen impermeable renitent acclimatized coarsened used blind to deaf to iron-fisted uncalled-for mean machine having a killer instinct wolfish malicious malign cannibalistic malignant hateful irreverent inaccessible acclimatised steeled resistant impious prepared contemptuous disdainful unsubmissive unashamed shrewd practical realistic down-to-earth cool blank expressionless consolidated compressed compacted hard-handed packed iron compact deadpan flinty frosty chilly hostile unwelcoming fixed Rhadamanthine poker-faced as hard as a rock nasty phlegmatic violent detached vile passionless stoical gruff stoic despicable base heavy-handed horrible undemonstrative uninterested numb unruffled authoritarian calm listless contemptible impassible distant reserved laid-back dour uninvolved aggressive bad foul flat coarse dangerous low sharp abominable homicidal unimpressed dishonourable low-down wild horrid serene catty nonchalant rotten snide degenerate terrible unstirred immoral maleficent dirty frightful collected unmindful detestable unflappable execrable dishonorable threatening ramrod oppressive pococurante heedless of virulent frightening obnoxious resolute exploitative blah hideous disagreeable ghastly inhospitable wooden devilish shabby insouciant rowdy untroubled loathsome deplorable unperturbed haughty supercilious indelicate composed awful dreadful odious blasé abrasive negligent scummy crude degraded unruly intimidating glacial unaroused unexcitable impersonal unworried ill-natured objective remote uncommunicative ungentle rude curt wounding nefarious corrupt lawless louring inert indiscreet uncivil perverted infernal abusive neutral ignominious low-minded fiery stark boorish dry criminal perverse villainous passive oblivious to sinful abhorrent untamed petty lowering fearful shameful extreme antipathetic uncongenial reticent grisly gruesome equable currish drastic pernicious brash unprincipled debased reprobate unrestrained fearsome not nice infamous hasty wrathful ignoble nonplussed scornful casual profligate lethargic licentious blind lackadaisical uncontrollable despiteful languid intractable supine crazed no-nonsense browbeating formidable venomous hardheaded wimpy moony draggy cool, calm and collected could care less couldn't care less dire don't give a damn what the hell unhappy intemperate casehardened stonehearted competitive unnatural loveless intense bearish upsetting stone-faced ice-cold unjust excessive forceful heavy dry-eyed undismayed horny ravening bullying controlled ill tormenting torturous stony-eyed clinical restrained self-controlled hard-hitting demoniac unreasonable gloating disorderly immune cat-and-mouse glazed uninfluenced destructive level-headed businesslike cool-headed not caring despotic dictatorial suppressive onerous rational unagitated sober ruffianly lawbreaking bored non-committal half-hearted sluggish immune to impervious to unambitious unmotivated menacing furious cutting tranquil abject disgraceful dull desperate refractory immutable pugnacious proof against unmindful of critical biting red in tooth and claw Laodicean two-fisted unmanageable indifferent to quiet chill marble caustic hardhanded droopy dispirited lazy numbed hollow asleep shocking horrific rabid wretched meanspirited self-contained impetuous raging delirious convulsive baleful insensible to insensible of insensitive of insensitive to disregardful of grating unfazed inscrutable raving enraged incessive undomesticated cold-faced insipid vacant glassy senseless hard-shell grubby sordid vitriolic bitter frantic infuriated rapacious angry mad along for the ride going with the flow rolling with the punches steady easy-going nonaffected unexcited brusque annoying irritating acerbic horrendous horrifying harrowing tigerish biffo animalistic primitive aggers toneless paralysed paralyzed still worthless grave galling unimpressible insusceptible cheap lame lousy narrow-minded carefree acerb comfortless blithe hair-raising macabre nightmarish unrevealing sedate placid taciturn inexcitable disciplinarian resolved dogged hard-core steadfast ascetical immovable domineering by the book absolute mulish ossified determined pressing astringent disciplinary bullheaded single-minded imperious dyed-in-the-wool stiff-necked ascetic autocratic contaminated faulty lewd putrid insubordinate impure libidinous indecent reprehensible demoralised miscreant abandoned demoralized spiky argumentative relaxed scurvy scabby scungy ratty terrifying unspeakable repulsive alarming unscrupulous debauched graceless withdrawn amoral sinister shameless rubbing the wrong way hard to take devil-may-care happy-go-lucky terrific grewsome spine-chilling revolting lurid nightmare unanxious easy deceitful unlawful wrong unethical iniquitous dishonest devious nauseating terrorizing sickening lighthearted slaphappy gay lightsome debonair formal unsophisticated unsavoury delinquent crooked shady slippery scandalous unconscionable two-faced defiled scheming improper disreputable unrighteous sly felonious underhanded shifty unconscientious gross unclubbable antisocial standoffish buttoned-up unsociable asocial standoff from hell lou bloodcurdling terrorising eerie unthinking unenthusiastic inept clumsy gauche unsubtle maladroit self-indulgent vitiated disparaging errant libertine demonic evil-minded self-seeking conscienceless morally wrong objectionable dodgy decadent questionable corrupted dissolute scoundrelly crafty scrofulous black-hearted bent squalid incorrigible ungodly unsavory dark clammy cold-eyed antiseptic hard-eyed brittle stand-offish tasteless uncouth unbothered not bothered forgetful feckless deaf at ease undisturbed undaunted offish slaughterous impolite discourteous roughshod gelid bungling unpolished blundering awkward unthoughtful disrespectful without a care in the world not giving a toss precipitate vulgar untactful rash straightforward unhandsome unmannered impertinent undiplomatic unmannerly impartial incautious short reckless ignorant unceremonious unconcerned about equitable unbiased uninvolved with apathetic towards apathetic about nonchalant about unprejudiced offhand about casual about nonpartisan regardless uncaring about uninvolved in uninterested in like a bull in a china shop bored by dismissive of mindless of equal careless of square frivolous about evenhanded candid just reckless about unimpressed by regardless of fair cavalier about ill-mannered ill-bred weary of unenthusiastic about unresponsive to lukewarm about unmoved by phlegmatic about nonaligned unsocial highbrow diffident silent superior not giving a monkey's

stubborn obstinate headstrong obdurate wilful adamant uncompromising unyielding dogged resolute bolshie firm inexorable perverse relentless unmalleable pigheaded recalcitrant refractory stalwart steadfast unadaptable hardheaded immovable mulish ornery restive willful contrary fixed opinionated persevering rigid awkward indomitable intransigent ossified pertinacious steely adamantine cantankerous determined implacable unbending unpersuadable balky cussed persistent tenacious unflinching unshakable contumacious hardened inconvincible intractable tough unshakeable bullheaded froward hard inflexible uncooperative unrelenting bloody-minded bull-headed cross-grained hard-nosed iron-willed rock-ribbed self-opinionated self-willed single-minded stiff-necked strong-minded strong-willed set in one's ways stubborn as a mule pig-headed unwavering pat unswerving purposeful stiff resolved set intent unfaltering insistent staunch unhesitating decided earnest hard-line unbendable indefatigable hardline dead set purposive committed diehard dedicated unshaken constant deliberate dead set on strong forceful strict solid steady gutsy perseverant spunky decisive undaunted set in stone locked in harsh manful grim spirited bulldog hard and fast brave bold plucky courageous rigorous mettlesome stringent stout unsparing gritty vigorous strenuous exacting hard-core undeviating stout-hearted unmovable four-square serious not giving an inch unswervable bound severe full of determination stern unswayable emphatic draconian unappeasable sure stiffened uncompliant hanging tough stony unalterable merciless valiant immalleable true immutable unflagging ruthless unchanging cast-iron remorseless unchangeable incompliant bent meaning business out ungiving stand pat do-or-die hell-bent on hell-bent upon bent on bent upon hell bent on driven unaccommodating assiduous tireless inveterate unbudgeable importunate iron narrow-minded self-disciplined haughty resistant boneheaded unreceptive firmly-based proud aloof unflappable renitent pushy mullish domineering standing pat untiring unfailing wholehearted durable compulsive impassive unimpressible independent assertive as stubborn as a mule unrepentant hardhearted bullhead uncompassionate unemotional impertinent mean stony-hearted unimpressionable quiescent permanent unmodifiable cold fish proof against persuasion defiant unmanageable rugged categorical unreasonable cocksure stroppy difficult tough nut to crack dug in tough nut unmoved unbreakable dogmatic heady opinionative positive die-hard convinced contrarious iron-jawed set in concrete stick to guns brick-wall cruel immoderate extreme brassbound assured dour oppressive hard-boiled militant pitiless authoritarian focussed focused unmollifiable unplacatable inescapable unforgiving iron-handed unpacifiable wrong-headed forbidding disciplinary illiberal flat-out clear-sighted all out straight out picky uptight with one's feet dug in with one's toes dug in deaf to reason ineluctable puritanical invariable bound and determined necessary ironclad mean business no going back like death and taxes immobile compulsory unpermissive stuffy impliable tense no-nonsense heavy-handed iron-fisted inelastic solidified unsupple compact brittle unflexible annealed frozen stiff as a board numbed jelled non-flexible faithful intrepid loyal definite persisting settled intent on on one's mettle insistent on set on determined to committed to the idea of tall in the saddle intent upon zealous ardent devoted daring fearless heroic lionhearted doughty gallant enthusiastic valorous intense keen dauntless hardy enduring eager game feisty reliable stable devout active stouthearted fast diligent true-blue energetic passionate dependable audacious unremitting ballsy gutty unafraid industrious trusty confident fanatical sturdy fervent vehement dutiful aggressive adventurous fierce heroical dyed-in-the-wool greathearted trustworthy undauntable powerful enterprising sincere good robust sedulous motivated nervy genuine patient lion-hearted deep unshrinking resilient hard-working dynamic avid pious concentrated ambitious fervid demanding unvarying manly obsessed abiding allegiant sound tried and true tried and tested venturous dashing certain conscientious stanch hell-bent daredevil responsible consistent secure intensive self-assertive have-a-go fiery unfearful down-the-line unqualified high-spirited tried deep-dyed honest unvacillating honorable honourable unwearied venturesome incessant never-failing inexhaustible sworn obsessive weariless impassioned go-getting patriotic unalarmed redoubtable straight scrupulous tried-and-true muscular unabashed close fixated all-out impervious hard-driving established self-starting red-blooded trusted unwearying goal-oriented self-driven continuing absolute sustained jumping grind hyper perky aspiring ferocious wild changeless true-hearted well-built sensible invincible deep-rooted chivalrous self-confident upright trustable supportive calculable undismayed long-lasting adventuresome continuous two-fisted lusty cool Herculean card-carrying unceasing unfluctuating attached engrossed static forcible red-hot formidable true blue entrenched complete perpetual violent uniform potent unstoppable eternal invariant concerted lasting as game as Ned Kelly fire-eating profound resounding thirsty unquestioning inspired hungry bulletproof desirous full-blooded furious direct radical regular perdurable adherent unchanged pledged striving pressing terrible hearty imperious hard-hitting inured truthful studious long-standing unassailable self-possessed sedate in earnest unsentimental explicit on the go ball of fire incorruptible hard-and-fast unconquerable unblenching death-or-glory spartan dire safe macho toughened confirmed temerarious in-your-face austere foolhardy virile mad keen clamorous liege hard-bitten well built hard as nails noble collected strapping aweless standing one's ground eager beaver unsurpassable invulnerable male hang tough painstaking impregnable commanding entreating composed worthy thorough absorbed indelible religious ingrained unaffected full attentive fearsome exigent well-founded total preoccupied masculine concentrating pure forward bombproof dreadful fearful urgent immersed undefeatable even blunt uncontrolled unbridled unrestrained possessed gung ho occupied thoroughgoing monomaniacal peremptory butch seasoned overbearing ethical righteous laborious burning swashbuckling concrete moral virtuous decent inevitable perfervid ghastly frightful level-headed veracious rooted irreversible punchy undisturbed entire explosive indestructible perennial irrepressible torrid serious-minded high-powered revering dominant intrenched never-tiring lively ineradicable inexpugnable brisk lifelong venerating unending infallible reckless heavy-duty undeterred clamant ungovernable unworried inalterable incurable progressive pioneering self-assured true to life unabated vicious exquisite high-pressure tough-minded unfearing can-do peppery gingery hopeful out-and-out rash drastic deep-seated bred-in-the-bone wrapped up heartfelt resolved to free-swinging brash emboldened nerved fractious herolike callous unsympathetic pulling no punches through and through adoring single-minded about firm about obstreperous ramrod impavid obedient self-asserting rough go-ahead tyrannical desperate self-seeking get up and go power-hungry high-reaching confiding built to last obsessive about loving circumspect on the level inflexible about stop at nothing fixated on fanatical about hard-hearted behind one strongly made truehearted power-loving puissant affectionate carefree string along with hardboiled buckled down predisposed tending inclined leaning disposed repeated uncomplaining long-suffering restless realistic unbeatable not joking unblinking immoveable bravehearted unaltered sporting unintimidated irremovable incommutable vital uninfluenced perseverative hellbent unretiring cohesive unfading great hardworking coherent hidebound resolute about unbothered untouched unvaried uninterrupted unmodified steamroller powerhouse Ramboesque blinkered untameable insurmountable insuperable possessive unforgetful sticky unthinking quick hasty snap sagacious brassy frightless impassable self-motivated undiscouraged observant pounding mortal hard-headed fundamentalist orthodox plugging go-go unstinted fireball continued plodding fit telelogical calculated effective unmistakable tested imperturbable nerveless orped perceptive take charge capable competitive all exclusive enrapt whole undivided madcap consumed compelled riveted dinkum traditional conservative reverent in for long haul obscene pornographic X-rated crisp doctrinaire bullish unsinkable in place in position cynical on one's side going all the way insistent about prayerful thick-skinned meaning what one says foolproof cutthroat devil-may-care risky whole-hearted firm in spirit animated resourceful thrusting goody-goody worshipping worshiping heart-and-soul pietistic unstinting watchful alert unconcerned unapprehensive exact going for broke imposing authoritative bloodthirsty on task engaged enthralled galvanized impelled everlasting timeless standing stationary like bad penny flinty determinate imprudent chin-up fortitudinous controlling frisky sprightly mettled overbold overconfident warlike gladiatorial brutal scrappy balanced set in your ways grave prevailing playing hard ball single-hearted old faithful not put off not discouraged keen as mustard cocky icy never give up unwaivering induced obsessional bossy unmoving going as keen as mustard true to the end given over to pushful equable engagé feverish difficult to keep down death-defying do or die hold one's ground hold the fort hold the line impatient unruly wayward pleading be out for blood nose to the grindstone unquenchable bitter granite goody two-shoes as thick as thieves boon inseparable bosom pushed steered guided impulsive besetting galvanised cold regimented sticking to one's guns doting rabid fond big exuberant rolling with punches quick to recover quick to bounce back disciplinarian ascetical by the book astringent uncharitable browbeating ascetic autocratic bantam assuming decided upon writ in stone cut-and-dried strait-laced exhaustive cut-throat indefinite imperative crying reiterative monotonous correct believable right just nice imperishable like a ball of fire on the make desiring success superheated ungoverned uncurbed tough as old boots uncaring poised disciplined controlled beseeching begging right-minded disobedient uncontrollable intensely competitive fiercely competitive having killer instinct dog-eat-dog hang-tough go for broke chronic habitual long-lived error-tolerant hard-wearing well made arduous taxing never-ending endless pugnacious tight substantial through-and-through veridical no lie undistorted up front square creditable all right on the up and up estimable high-principled well balanced well-balanced undisciplined charged heated warm volatile emotional demonstrative warm-blooded hot-blooded as tough as old boots confining binding hard-shelled exhausting persuasive detailed in-depth comprehensive in the bag shoo-in conclusive unanxious undoubtful sanguine easy nailed down able locked on rebellious untoward rebel insubordinate recusant proved incorrigible incandescent passional principled credible self-reliant urged on massed impermeable all-absorbing all-inclusive all-encompassing mannish muscly all-male manlike impenitent supreme unapologetic unashamed irredeemable unreformable longtime well-made humble authentic husky taut cool-headed minding implicit accustomed habituated staid insoluble thorny indocile unpliable locked problematic knotty sealed blocked impartial unfeigned uncontrived equitable unpretentious reputable fair all-embracing minute meticulous methodical man-size hunky brawny ripped man-sized on an even keel well constructed sicker out to fixed upon anxious to committed to intending to fixed on obsessed with resolved on impatient to decisive about determined on made to last dimensional consolidated long-established sharp-witted sharp shrewd smart canny savvy clear-eyed knowing astute buff jacked shredded searching sweeping blistering acute almighty excruciating elaborate heavy widespread careful extensive hellacious compacted rocklike closely controlled strictly controlled rigidly enforced mighty alarming bona fide thick congealed stud hairy beefcake ape boyish caveman hunk generative adult jock stallion swift forthright prompt rapid dense accelerated speeded-up impressive remove well established deep-set hard-shell all-consuming firmly established well-established jellied impenetrable awful shocking terrifying awe-inspiring horrendous dread hair-raising daunting horrifying spine-chilling scary intimidating horrible frightening direful tremendous brick wall rock-solid rock-hard unreserved quality like a rock calm really hard very hard unamenable hard to please fussy rational logical businesslike sober constructive undeclared taken for granted tacit accurate implied understood inarticulate unquestioned latent contained unexpressed unspoken virtual undoubting practical implicative unconditional inferential unuttered inferred unsaid imminent awesome fastidious boorish argumentative finicky irritable tiresome vexed testy choosy captious snappy temperamental chippy quarrelsome disputative oafish hypercritical prickly querulous bearish thrawn huffy negative delicate overcritical irascible obstructive particular over-particular dictatorial critical ungracious grumbly disobliging trying finical unpredictable hard to handle invidious fiendish sensitive ill-natured crotchety uppity touchy troublesome sour discontented dissatisfied rude crabby hard to satisfy irritating impolite disputatious perfectionist unperturbed unruffled peaceful recollected untroubled coolheaded serene limpid equal tranquil unfazed together placid self-composed level smooth at peace

concrete firm strong solid solidified unyielding hardened compact consolidated set congealed caked calcified cemented compressed conglomerated dried monolithic petrified poured precast steeled set in stone hard rigid stiff sturdy tough impermeable concentrated impenetrable robust adamantine close inflexible thick impervious rocklike dense stiffened rock-hard rock-solid unmalleable steely frozen rocky stony as hard as stone as hard as iron rock-like refractory close-grained inelastic fine-grained substantial heavy condensed nonporous jelled incompressible unpliable indurated unbreakable durable renitent as hard as a rock stout massed husky fixed taut sealed immutable blocked resolute unrelenting rugged dimensional unchangeable rigorous unwavering compacted impliable uncompromising jellied brick wall non-flexible like a rock really hard very hard packed crowded tight crammed serried close-packed jammed jam-packed tightly packed closely packed cramped congested short cropped crushed squeezed circumscribed confined secure particular restricted thickset impregnable overgrown cynical jungly impassable hard-nosed case-hardened piled heaped full deep unsentimental hard-headed hard-boiled shrewd realistic practical down-to-earth matter-of-fact packed in hardy cast-iron callous vigorous toughened world-weary inured closely set stubborn hard-edged hard-handed iron heavy-going close-knit jammed together jungle-like packed like sardines lacking sentiment hard-bitten as hard as nails as tough as old boots toughened by experience hard as nails

indurated indurates indurating induration in duration indurations indunas induna indulging yourself indulging to the full indulging oneself indulging in wool-gathering