make it tough for

VERB

distress

Synonyms

STRONG

afflict aggrieve agonize ail bother break bug depress desolate discombobulate disquiet disturb dog eat get grieve harass harry hound hurt injure irk irritate miff nag needle oppress pain peeve perplex pester plague push rack sadden strain strap stress torment torture trouble try vex weigh wound

WEAK

be on one's case burn up do a number on get to give a hard time nit-pick pick on push buttons tick off

Antonyms

STRONG

aid appease assist assuage be happy build calm cheer comfort cure delight discourage dissuade fix gladden heal help hide ignore leave alone make happy mend neglect placate please relieve soothe support

Example Sentences

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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

That can make it tough for investment chiefs to answer questions from pension trustees or university board members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

“It’s a team defense just trying to contain guys, make it tough for them. Ball pressure. Mixing up pitches,” Lakers forward Anthony Davis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

For example, some doctors believe gestational diabetes occurs because pregnancy can make it tough for the body to efficiently use insulin.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 14, 2024

“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

make it tough for

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