Sternness and Virulence

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Sternness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

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Virulence and sternness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Virulence" instead a noun "Sternness".

Nearby Words: stern, sternly

Virulence noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.

Usage example: I was surprised by the virulence of the criticism

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Sternness and virulence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sternness" instead a noun "Virulence".

Nearby Word: virulent

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Virulence and Sternness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sternness/virulence

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