What is "harshness" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does harshness mean in English? Meaning of harshness definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "harshness" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "harshness": the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions Noun Meaning: the roughness of a substance that causes abrasionsSynonyms: abrasiveness
harshness
scratchinessHypernyms: raggedness
roughnessMeaning of "harshness": the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the senses Noun Meaning: the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the sensesSynonyms: harshness
roughnessHyponyms: gruffness
hoarseness
huskinessHypernyms: unpleasantnessMeaning of "harshness": the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance Noun Meaning: the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyanceSynonyms: cruelness
cruelty
harshnessHyponyms: brutality
ferociousness
murderousness
savagery
viciousnessHypernyms: malevolence
malevolency
maliceMeaning of "harshness": excessive sternness Noun Meaning: excessive sternnessExample: severity of character
the harshness of his punishment was inhuman
the rigors of boot campSynonyms: hardness
harshness
inclemency
rigor
rigorousness
rigour
rigourousness
severeness
severity
stiffnessHypernyms: sternness
strictnessSynonyms: cruelty , brutality , anger , tyranny , acerbity , sternness ,
Antonyms: kindness , niceness ,
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