hard synonyms

hard

modif.

  1. Compact

    solid, unyielding, dense; see firm 2, thick 3.

  2. Difficult

    arduous, troublesome, laborious; see difficult 1, 2.

  3. Cruel

    perverse, unrelenting, vengeful; see cruel 1, 2.

  4. Persistent or energetic

    obdurate, stubborn, tough; see active 2, obstinate 1.

  5. Severe

    harsh, exacting, grim; see severe 1, 2.

  6. Alcoholic

    intoxicating, inebriating, stimulating; see strong 8.

  7. With difficulty

    strenuously, laboriously, with great effort; see carefully 1, vigorously. See syn. study at difficult, firm.

be hard on

treat severely, be harsh toward, be painful to; see abuse 1.

go hard with

be difficult, hinder, plague; see oppress.

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