Coarsen

Synonyms of coarsen

• roughen
• harden
• stiffen

Antonyms of coarsen

• polish
• refine
• smoothen

Collocations of coarsen

coarsen texture

Frequency: 70 %

Over time, the fabric coarsened in texture due to repeated washing.

coarsen language

Frequency: 60 %

The comedian often coarsened his language to appeal to a younger audience.

coarsen voice

Frequency: 45 %

As he grew older, his smoking habit caused his voice to coarsen.

coarsen hair

Frequency: 35 %

Excessive use of heat styling tools can coarsen hair over time.

Idiomatic Expressions for coarsen

• Phrase: coarsen the texture
  Meaning: to make something rougher or less smooth
  Usage: The chef coarsened the texture of the sauce by adding more chunks of vegetables.