Corrosiveness and Sternness

Corrosiveness

Corrosiveness noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.
Usage example: the unconscionable corrosiveness with which he voiced his criticisms diminished their value and effectiveness

Sternness and corrosiveness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sternness" instead a noun "Corrosiveness".

Sternness

Sternness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Corrosiveness and sternness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Corrosiveness" instead a noun "Sternness".

Nearby Words: stern, sternly
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