different between hardening vs obduration

hardening

English

Verb

hardening

  1. present participle of harden

Noun

hardening (plural hardenings)

  1. The process by which something hardens.
  2. That which hardens, such as a material used for converting the surface of iron into steel.

Derived terms

  • hardening of the arteries

Translations

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obduration

English

Etymology

From Latin obduratio

Noun

obduration (countable and uncountable, plural obdurations)

  1. (obsolete) A hardening of the heart; hardness of heart.
    • 1659, Joseph Hall, Susurrium cum Deo
      thou seest me decline to a careless obduration, and to a disrespective forgetfulness of thy mercies

See also

  • harden one's heart

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