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harshness

Divide harshness into syllables:

harsh · ness

How to pronounce harshness:

Synonyms for harshness:

abrasiveness
acerbity
acidity
acidness
acridity
acridness
acrimoniousness
acrimony
acuteness
asperity
bite
bitterness
cruelness
cruelty
edge
hardness
inclemency
keenness
poignance
poignancy
pungency
raggedness
rigor
rigorousness
rigour
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Antonyms for harshness:

alkalinity
calmness
courtesy
evenness
friendliness
gentility
gentleness
insipidity
kindness
mellowness
mildness
pleasantness
politeness
refinement
regularity
smoothness
softness
sweetness

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