inures
Makes gradually tolerant
Inures means becomes accustomed to something unpleasant through prolonged exposure: Years of emergency room work had inured her to the sight of blood.
The word implies a gradual hardening or desensitization—what once disturbed no longer does.
Legal usage refers to something taking effect for someone's benefit: The policy inures to the benefit of the heirs.
Make accustomed through repetition
- desensitizeReduce responsiveness over time
- conditionState or stipulation
- acclimateAdjust to environment
- familiarizeMake known to oneself
adapt · adjust · season · harden · toughen · acclimatize · numb · blunt
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
toughness · resilience · tolerance · persistence · steadfastness · durability · hardiness · staying power
habituate
Make accustomed through repetition
- desensitizeReduce responsiveness over time
- conditionState or stipulation
- acclimateAdjust to environment
familiarize · adapt · adjust · season · harden · toughen · acclimatize · numb · blunt · deaden
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · toughness · resilience · tolerance · persistence · steadfastness · durability · hardiness · staying power · robustness
toughen
Make harder to damage
- callousCruelly insensitive to others
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
temper · indurate · thicken · armor · brace · strengthen · stiffen · anesthetize · deaden · numb
inuressensitizes
Makes responsive to stimuli
sensitises · hypersensitizes · softens · awakens · alerts