inure
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To make someone become used to something unpleasant, so that it no longer bothers them as much.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
harden
desensitize
Usage notes
Usually followed by "to," as in "inured to hardship".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Years of night shifts had _____ her to working while everyone else slept."
Answer: inure
In your own words, what does "inure" mean?
To make someone become used to something unpleasant, so that it no longer bothers them as much.
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