Harshness Synonyms

The roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. roughness
  2. abrasiveness
  3. scratchiness

Words Related to Harshness

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Harshness Sentence Examples

  • But the harshness certainly reflects a characteristic attitude of mind.

  • Why did they not seem inflicted by the harshness his people knew?

  • In the middle notes of the musical register the maximum harshness occurs when the beats are about 30.

  • As crown lawyer his treatment of the accused was marked by more than the harshness and violence common in his time; and the fame of the victim has caused his behaviour in the trial of Raleigh to be lastingly remembered against him.

  • His bishops were already becoming odious to his nobles; his prorogation of General Assemblies continued, and the brothers Melville, called to England, were treated with unconstitutional harshness.

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