Austere and Chaffing

Austere

Austere adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Chaffing and austere are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chaffing" instead an adjective "Austere".

Nearby Words: austerity, austerely

Chaffing

Chaffing adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
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Austere and chaffing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Austere" instead an adjective "Chaffing".

Nearby Words: chaff, chaffed, chaffy
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