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hard-line

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of hard-line

not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards

a hard-line approach to the sentencing of repeat offenders

Synonyms of hard-line

brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising

Words Related to hard-line

close, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous, undeviating

adamant, adamantine, determined, dogged, firm, relentless, resolved, single-minded, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious, unbending, unflinching

immovable, implacable, unappeasable, unrelenting, unsparing, unyielding

austere, demanding, flinty, grim, hard, hardened, hard-hearted, harsh, ironbound, severe, stern, tough

Near Antonyms of hard-line

acquiescent, compliant, compromising, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding

easy, easygoing, gentle, indulgent, kindly, lenient, merciful, mild, pampering, soft, spoiling, tolerant

neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, unfussy

Antonyms of hard-line

flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack

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