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make it tough

VERB
incommode
Synonyms
STRONG
aggravate discombobulate discommode discompose disoblige disrupt disturb exasperate interfere irk meddle trouble try upset
WEAK
discomfort give a hard time give trouble hang up put in a spot put on the spot put out put to trouble
Antonyms
STRONG
aid appease arrange assist calm comfort delight help make happy order organize please soothe
VERB
inconvenience
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate disrupt disturb irk
STRONG
discombobulate discommode discompose disoblige exasperate interfere meddle try upset
WEAK
give a hard time give trouble hang up put in a spot put on the spot put to trouble
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appease arrange organize soothe
STRONG
calm delight make happy please
WEAK
aid assist be convenient benefit help

Example Sentences

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The immigration crackdown and tepid interest among teens make it tough to fill jobs marked by grueling work, low pay and high turnover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

This commitment to your son could make it tough for you to use this home and visit your wife’s family.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation.

From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025

No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler and others will make it tough again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

“I’ve already won nine times, which I’m sure you know, but I heard they really make it tough for your tenth try. They don’t like kids leveling up too young.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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