roughen vs smooth

smooth vs roughen

roughen is not a noun while smooth is a noun.

roughen is not an adjective while smooth is an adjective.

roughen and smooth both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
roughen	No	No	Yes	No
smooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

roughen (noun)	smooth (noun)
	the act of smoothing

roughen (adjective)	smooth (adjective)
	having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
	of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
	(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
	of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
	(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
	smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
	lacking obstructions or difficulties
	smooth and unconstrained in movement

roughen (verb)	smooth (verb)
make rough or rougher	make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
	make (a surface) shine
	free from obstructions

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