Astringent vs Harsh - What's the difference?
astringent | harsh |
Sharp, caustic, severe.
(medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
Severe or cruel.
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(slang) To negatively criticize.
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(slang) to put a damper on (a mood).
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As adjectives the difference between astringent and harsh
is that astringent is sharp, caustic, severe while harsh is unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.As a noun astringent
is a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.As a verb harsh is
(slang) to negatively criticize.astringent
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Adjective
(en adjective)Anagrams
* ----harsh
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Adjective
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Antonyms
* genteelVerb
(es)- Quit harshing me already, I said that I was sorry!
- Dude, you're harshing my buzz.