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Synonyms for Stern

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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

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