harsh word
collocation in Englishmeaningsofharshandword
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harsh
adjective
uk/hɑːʃ/us/hɑːrʃ/
unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than ...
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word
noun
uk/wɜːd/us/wɝːd/
a single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken ...
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(Definition ofharshandwordfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofharsh word
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This is aharshwordwith which to describe someone whose only offense is to change his ethnic identity.
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I do not want to contest that or to say anyharshwordabout any individual.
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It is aharshwordbecause it is a harsh policy.
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Could he please justify the use of that veryharshword?
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I will not utter aharshword.
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I can hardly ever recall a reallyharshwordfrom him in the course of our disputations in another place.
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That is aharshword.
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The law, as it currently stands, says that there is never aharshwordwithin the worlds of justice, right and reason.
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I have already referred to the set-back in world trade and its effect upon our progress: "stagnation" seems to me aharshword, and one not justified by the facts.
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The writer knew him 25 years and never heard him say aharshwordto anybody.
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He looks as if you could tip him backwards with oneharshword.
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We went to court and there were some harsh words spoken.
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Jones is recalled as a gentle and unassuming man for whom aharshwordwas completely out of character.
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Power assertive discipline (harsh words, corporal punishment, and withdrawal of affection) can produce greater levels of anxious arousal but simultaneously fosters resentment toward the parent, which can interfere with internalization.
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He had some harsh words to say on that very subject when he was in office.
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I do not want to say any unduly harsh words about what was done last year.
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Please excuse my harsh words, but one can almost talk in terms of a mirage.
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I would not use such harsh words normally, but this is a serious business.
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The rapporteur had some harsh words for the modification.
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Some harsh words have been said about bookmakers this afternoon.
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