Coarsen
(verb)
To make or become rough or harsh in texture, quality, or nature.
Origin:
The word "coarsen" comes from the middle english "coarsen" which means to make or become rough or harsh.
Examples:
- The sandpaper will coarsen the surface of the wood.
- His voice coarsened as he shouted.
- The prolonged use of the tool coarsened its edge.
- The rough treatment coarsened her skin.
- The long hours and stress of the job had coarsened his demeanor.