Harsh
Harsh adjective - Difficult to endure.
Puritanical and harsh are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Puritanical" instead an adjective "Harsh".
Puritanical
Puritanical adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.
Harsh and puritanical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harsh" instead an adjective "Puritanical".
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