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Another word for rigorous

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Adjective

  1. Conforming completely to established rule

    See also:

    usual

  2. Requiring great or extreme bodily, mental, or spiritual strength

    See also:

    heavy

  3. Not deviating from correctness, accuracy, or completeness

    See also:

    careful

  4. Having no errors

    See also:

    true

    correct

  5. Conforming to fact

    See also:

    true

    real

    honest

    correct

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Another word for rigorous

Modifier

  1. Severe

    See also:

    severe

  2. Exact

    See also:

    definite

    accurate

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Sentence Examples

  • His imprisonment was not a rigorous one, and negotiations for his release were soon begun.

  • Besides all this, life was further regulated by an exceedingly rigorous system of fasts.

  • Thomas died in Newgate gaol, London, but Bartholomew's imprisonment was not a rigorous one.

  • This generally involves solitary confinement of the most rigorous nature, and, as little is done to occupy the mind, the criminal not infrequently becomes insane.

  • His internal administration, though not sufficiently rigorous to check abuses, was upright and thoughtful.

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