Inure
/ɪˈnjʊər/noun
To accustom someone to something, especially something unpleasant.
Did you know?Inure is derived from a term that meant to harden or toughen, often associated with the process of preparing someone for harsh realities—think of it as a mental armor against life's struggles.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
inuren
“To harden or accustom to something difficult.”
Old French
French
enorir
“To harden; to prepare or make durable.”
Latin
Latin
inuria
“Injury, wrong, or harm—implying a need to toughen against adversity.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*n̥eu-
“To be new or young, but also implying the necessity of resilience in facing challenges.”