Harsh and Rancorous

Harsh

Harsh adjective - Difficult to endure.

Rancorous and harsh are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rancorous" instead an adjective "Harsh".

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

Rancorous

Rancorous adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.
Usage example: a rancorous autobiography in which the author heaps blame on just about everyone who had the misfortune of knowing him

Harsh and rancorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harsh" instead an adjective "Rancorous".

Nearby Words: rancor, rancour
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