Hardhanded
Hardhanded adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: the hardhanded rule of a tyrannical regime
Rough and hardhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Hardhanded".
Rough
Rough adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: I've had a rough time of it since I lost my job
Hardhanded and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardhanded" instead an adjective "Rough".
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