harshly

adverb17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.1

Used to describe criticism that is severe and unkind.

To express disapproval of someone or something in a severe way.

To form a negative opinion of someone or something, often unfairly.

To behave towards someone in an unkind or cruel way.

To take strong action against someone or something.

To inflict a severe penalty for an offense.

To speak in a severe or unkind tone.

To say something in a severe or unkind tone.

To ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows you do not expect to be refused.

To speak suddenly and angrily.

To reply in an angry or sharp way.

To stop a person from speaking by saying something rude or angry.

To put down a rebellion or political movement by force.

To speak very quietly but with an angry or threatening tone.

To speak or say something in a quiet, angry voice.

To produce a laugh that sounds unkind or unpleasant.

To produce a cough that sounds rough and loud.