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.