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(satellite adjective) sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character" |
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Synonyms: abrasive |
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(satellite adjective) severe; "a harsh penalty" |
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(satellite adjective) extremely unkind or cruel; "had harsh words"; "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant" |
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(satellite adjective) unpleasantly stern; "wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"; "the nomad life is rough and hazardous" |
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Synonyms: rough |
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(satellite adjective) disagreeable to the senses; "the harsh cry of a blue jay"; "harsh cognac"; "the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes"; "harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway" |
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(satellite adjective) (of circumstances; especially weather) causing suffering; "brutal weather"; "northern winters can be cruel"; "a cruel world"; "a harsh climate; "a rigorous climate"; "unkind winters" |
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Synonyms: brutal, cruel, rigorous, unkind |
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