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inure

/ɪˈnjuːər/ verb · British & US
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What does inure mean?

verb

To become accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult; to harden or insensitize oneself to something. To entitle or render someone liable to something.

Example

"The noise of the city eventually inured me to the point where I no longer noticed it."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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