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New2grammar  #514029  Thu, 15 May 08 02:39 PM
Children who view a lot of
television become hardened to violence

Is hardened equal to numb in this context?

Thanks in advance!

 
  
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Yoong Liat  #514043  Thu, 15 May 08 03:19 PM

 Hi New2grammar

The following definition should give you a clear picture of 'hardened'.

be/become hardened to sth to develop a way of dealing with a sad situation so that it no longer upsets you:
You see all sorts of terrible things when you're a nurse so you become hardened to it.
  
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New2grammar  #514045  Thu, 15 May 08 03:26 PM

I think I get it. Thanks, Yoong Liat!
  
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