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steel oneself
B2

to mentally prepare oneself to face something difficult or unpleasant.

Meanings

to mentally prepare oneself to face something difficult or unpleasant.

She steeled herself for the difficult conversation with her boss.

Synonyms

brace oneselfprepare oneselffortify oneself

Antonyms

relaxunbrace

to harden or toughen oneself emotionally or mentally.

He steeled himself against the criticism.

Synonyms

harden oneselftoughen oneself

Antonyms

softenweaken

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58