Harshly
Harshly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Improperly and harshly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Improperly" instead an adverb "Harshly".
Improperly
Improperly adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.
Harshly and improperly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harshly" instead an adverb "Improperly".
Nearby Word: improper
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Improperly and Harshly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/harshly/improperly
Harshly & Improperly. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/harshly/improperly>.
Improperly or Harshly. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/harshly/improperly.
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