Roughness and Rigour

Roughness

Roughness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

Rigour and roughness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigour" instead a noun "Roughness".

Nearby Words: rough, roughen, roughing

Rigour

Rigour noun - Excessive sternness.

Roughness and rigour are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Roughness" instead a noun "Rigour".

Nearby Words: rigorous, rigor
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