Definition of Coarsen
Coarsen
coars·en
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(verb)
to become rough or coarse (or more rough/coarse), or to make something rougher or coarser;
e.g. The constant rubbing will coarsen the surface by removing its glossy polish.
(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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