Harsh and Retaliatory

Harsh

Harsh adjective - Difficult to endure.

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

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

Retaliatory

Retaliatory adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.

Harsh and retaliatory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harsh" instead an adjective "Retaliatory".

Nearby Words: retaliate, retaliation, retaliated, retaliating
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