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hard vs punishing

punishing vs hard

hard and punishing both are adjectives.

hard is an adverb but punishing is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hard No Yes No Yes
punishing No Yes No No
As adjectives, hard and punishing are synonyms defined as:
  • hard and punishing: characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Other synonyms of hard include arduous, backbreaking, grueling, gruelling, heavy, laborious, operose, toilsome.
hard (adjective) punishing (adjective)
produced without vibration of the vocal cords resulting in punishment
resisting weight or pressure characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
dispassionate
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
(of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
unfortunate or hard to bear
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
dried out
very strong or vigorous
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
hard (adverb) punishing (adverb)
with effort or force or vigor
to the full extent possible; all the way
slowly and with difficulty
causing great damage or hardship
with firmness
indulging excessively
earnestly or intently
with pain or distress or bitterness
very near or close in space or time
into a solid condition
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