What is "hard-line" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does hard-line mean in English? Meaning of hard-line definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "hard-line" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "hard-line": firm and uncompromising

Adjective

  • Meaning: firm and uncompromising
  • Example: a hard-line policy
  • Synonyms: hard-line hardline
  • Similar: inflexible sturdy uncompromising
  • Adjective: Alternative spelling of hardline 2013 September 28, Kenan Malik, "London Is Special, but Not That Special," New York Times (retrieved 28 September 2013): Driven by a perceived political need to adopt a hard-line stance, Mr. Cameron’s coalition government has imposed myriad new restrictions, the aim of which is to reduce net migration to Britain to below 100,000.2013 September 28, Kenan Malik, "London Is Special, but Not That Special," New York Times (retrieved 28 September 2013): Driven by a perceived political need to adopt a hard-line stance, Mr. Cameron’s coalition government has imposed myriad new restrictions, the aim of which is to reduce net migration to Britain to below 100,000.
  • Synonyms:

    militant, staunch, uncompromising, hard-core, unyielding, adamant, hard-boiled, hard-nosed, inflexible, stand pat, steadfast, stern, stiff, strict, unbending, ungiving,

    Antonyms:

    tolerant, irresolute, flexible,

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    hard-line in English: hard-line
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