Ramrod and Stern

Ramrod

Ramrod adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: a ramrod camp director who's been known to send kids home for a minor infraction of the rules

Stern and ramrod are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stern" instead an adjective "Ramrod".

Stern

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: the army post's stern commander always had the utmost respect of those who served under him

Ramrod and stern are semantically related. You can use "Ramrod" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne
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