a. | 1. | Having the quality of flexibility without brittleness; yielding to force without breaking; capable of resisting great strain; | |||
2. | Not easily broken; able to endure hardship; firm; strong; - of objects and people; | ||||
3. | Not easily separated; viscous; clammy; tenacious; | ||||
4. | Stiff; rigid; not flexible; stubborn; | ||||
5. | Severe; violent; | ||||
6. | Difficult to do, perform, or accomplish; | ||||
7. | Prone to aggressive or violent behavior; rowdyish; - of people, or groups;
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n. | 1. | A person who is tough{7}; a ruffian; a thug; |