harshly

[US]/ˈhɑːʃli/
[UK]/ˈhɑːrʃli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a rough, grating, severe manner; severely

Phrases & Collocations

criticize harshly

speak harshly

treat harshly

Example Sentences

life had dealt very harshly with her.

To rebuke or criticize harshly or abusively;berate.

He was harshly attacked by critics.

he was harshly criticized for his adhesion to Say's law.

The father harshly corrected his child for disobedience.

I think you’re judging her rather harshly.

The grit beneath her soles grated harshly on the wooden deck.

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