Sadistic and Stern

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Sadistic adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

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

Nearby Words: sadism, sadistically, sadist

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

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Sadistic and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sadistic" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne

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