Rough and Stiff

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Rough

Rough adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.
Usage example: a forensics expert who willingly takes on rough assignments
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Stiff is a synonym for rough in tough topic. In some cases you can use "Stiff" instead the word "Rough" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: roughly, roughness, roughen, roughening, roughed

Stiff

Stiff adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: stiff winds
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Rough is a synonym for stiff in tough topic. Sometimes you can use "Rough" instead the word "Stiff" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: stiffen, stiffness, stiffed, stiffly, stiffened

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  • Family Guy in its early seasons (1-3) was quite rough and stiff looking.
    Source: Animation Bump
  • Sketch Comedy Spoonerism: As delivered by Miller's vicar: "The apostles of old were rough, toothless... er, tough, ruthless..." Stiff Upper Lip: "Aftermyth of War" parodies the use of this tropes in war films.
    Source: Theatre / Beyond the Fringe
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