Dour and Ramrod

Dour

Dour adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Ramrod and dour are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ramrod" instead an adjective "Dour".

Nearby Word: dourly

Ramrod

Ramrod adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: a ramrod camp director who's been known to send kids home for a minor infraction of the rules

Dour and ramrod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dour" instead an adjective "Ramrod".
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Ramrod and Dour. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/ramrod
Dour & Ramrod. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/ramrod>.
Ramrod or Dour. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/ramrod.
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