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harsh
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- pronunciation:
- harsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
harsher, harshest |
| definition 1: |
rough and not pleasing.
He speaks in a harsh voice when he's angry.The president believes in harsh punishment for criminals.- antonyms:
- soft, tender
- similar words:
- unpleasant
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| definition 2: |
severe or strict.
Their leader was a harsh man who was tough and sometimes cruel.- synonyms:
- severe, strict
- antonyms:
- gentle, kind
- similar words:
- critical, hard
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| related words: |
bitter, loud, sharp, terrible |
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| derivations: |
harshly (adv.), harshness (n.) |
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