Hard and Punitory

Hard

Hard adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Punitory and hard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punitory" instead an adjective "Hard".

Nearby Words: harden, hardship, hardy, hardly, hardness

Punitory

Punitory adjective - Inflicting punishment.
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Hard and punitory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard" instead an adjective "Punitory".
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