Compliant and Harsh

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Compliant adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.

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Harsh is an antonym for compliant.

Nearby Words: compliance, complied, compliancy

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

Usage example: a harsh judge when it comes to drug users and especially drug dealers

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Compliant is an antonym for harsh.

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

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