Crack-the-whip and Stern

Stern and crack-the-whip are semantically related. in tyrannical topic. In some cases you can use "Stern" instead an adjective phrase "Crack-the-whip".

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

Crack-the-whip and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crack-the-whip" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne