Case Hardened

Synonyms of case hardened

• strengthened
• toughened
• tempered

Antonyms of case hardened

• vulnerable
• weakened
• softened

Collocations of case hardened

steel

Frequency: 80 %

The case hardened steel was incredibly durable.

attitude

Frequency: 60 %

His case hardened attitude made it difficult for others to get through to him.

heart

Frequency: 50 %

Despite his tough exterior, deep down he had a case hardened heart.

criminal

Frequency: 40 %

The detective knew he was dealing with a case hardened criminal.

Idiomatic Expressions for case hardened

• Phrase: case-hardened criminal
  Meaning: a criminal who has become hardened or toughened through repeated criminal activities
  Usage: The police were dealing with a case-hardened criminal who had a long history of committing serious offenses.