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roughen up
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1.
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neutral
technical
To make a surface coarser or less smooth, for example by abrading, sanding, or otherwise increasing its texture to improve adhesion or grip.
2.
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informal
colloquial
To assault, intimidate, or rough someone up physically; to beat or threaten violence against a person.
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