tough

Can mean being strict towards a person or group (tough on crime) or that a situation is difficult for someone (tough on the players).

To be strict or firm in dealing with a person.

Used after the adjective to mean sufficiently tough.

Resilient in terms of mind and psychology.

Resilient in terms of the body.

Used to describe a state of being difficult, strict, or strong.

To become difficult or strict.

Used to describe an appearance of being difficult, strict, or strong.

To change to a state of being difficult, strict or strong.

To perceive or experience something as difficult.

To cause something to become difficult.

To speak in a firm and determined way.

To behave in a strong or intimidating manner.

To behave in a firm and uncompromising way, especially in negotiations.

To continue to be difficult.

To gradually become strong or resilient.