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Definitions for roughen
ˈrʌf ənrough·en

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. roughenverb

    make rough or rougher

    "roughen the surfaces so they will stick to each other"

Wiktionary

  1. roughenverb

    To make rough.

  2. roughenverb

    To become rough.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

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  1. roughen

    To make or become uneven, irregular, or bumpy in surface, texture, or consistency. This can also refer to making something more difficult or complex.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Roughenverb

    to make rough

  2. Roughenverb

    to grow or become rough

  3. Etymology: [From Rough.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of roughen in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of roughen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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