| oppressive |
harsh, brutal, or cruel. [1/2 definitions] |
| Prussian |
considered to be extremely devoted to militarism, harsh discipline, and the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| qualify |
to make less harsh or extreme; moderate. [1/8 definitions] |
| ragged |
harsh; raspy. [1/5 definitions] |
| rail2 |
to denounce someone or something in harsh or abusive terms; condemn (usu. fol. by "against" or "at"). |
| raspy |
rough and grating; harsh. |
| rating2 |
a harsh scolding. |
| raw |
extremely harsh; unfair. [1/8 definitions] |
| relax |
to make (rules, guidelines, or the like) less harsh or strict. [2/9 definitions] |
| rigor |
a particular severe, harsh, or cruel act or circumstance. [1/6 definitions] |
| rigorous |
harsh or severe. [1/3 definitions] |
| roast |
(informal) harsh criticism, often as a joke. [1/12 definitions] |
| rude |
harsh or rough. [1/5 definitions] |
| run the gauntlet |
to expose oneself to harsh criticism or attacks by multiple people, especially by being forced to proceed through two lines of attackers. |
| scalding |
harsh or scathing, as criticism. [1/2 definitions] |
| scold |
to speak to someone with angry disapproval; use harsh language. [1/3 definitions] |
| scrape |
to produce harsh grating noises by drawing something hard across a surface or the like. [1/13 definitions] |
| screamer |
any of several large aquatic South American birds that have long toes and a harsh resounding call. [1/3 definitions] |
| screech |
to make a harsh, shrill, grating cry or sound. [2/3 definitions] |
| screech owl |
any of various small American owls that have hornlike ear tufts and a harsh screeching cry. |
| severe |
extremely strict; harsh; rigid. [1/4 definitions] |