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inure

1 of 1verb
/ɪˈnjʊr/
Forms:inuring,inured,inured
1

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

  • Soldiers quickly inure themselves to extreme conditions.
  • Constant rejection had inured him to disappointment.
  • The villagers were inured to the cold after many harsh winters.
  • He was inured to long hours and little sleep.
  • Over time, the workers grew inured to the noise of the factory.
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