Callusing

/ˈkæl.juː.sɪŋ/ verb

The present participle of callus; the process of forming calluses or becoming hardened.

From 'callus' with the present participle suffix '-ing'. This represents the ongoing action of skin or emotion becoming harder and less sensitive.

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