Synonyms for Stern
7 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Stern" (adjective) include austere.
Adjective
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
"an austere expression" "a stern face"
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austere
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nonindulgentstrict
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
"grim determination" "grim necessity" "Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty" "relentless persecution" "the stern demands of parenthood"
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griminexorablerelentlessunappeasableunforgivingunrelenting
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implacable
severe and unremitting in making demands
"an exacting instructor" "a stern disciplinarian" "strict standards"
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strictexacting
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demanding
severely simple
"a stark interior"
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austereseverestark
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plain
Noun
the rear part of a ship
Synonyms
after partquarterpooptail
Broader
rear
United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)
Synonyms
isaac stern
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
"he deserves a good kick in the butt" "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
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buttocksnatesarsebuttbacksidebumbunscanfundamenthindquartershind endkeisterposteriorpratrearrear endrumpseattailtail endtooshietushbottombehindderrierefannyass
Broader
body part
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