Harshness and Truculence

Harshness

Harshness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

Truculence and harshness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Truculence" instead a noun "Harshness".

Nearby Words: harsh, harshly

Truculence

Truculence noun - Disposition to willfully inflict pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: beneath his suave, polished exterior lay the truculence of a common street thug

Harshness and truculence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harshness" instead a noun "Truculence".
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