Used in a Sentence

harshly

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for harshly.

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Obstruction of justice might be punished less harshly than whatever the data they were encrypting implicates them in.

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Quick take

In a harsh manner; severely.

Meaning at a glance

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adverb

In a harsh manner; severely.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for harshly.

Example sentences

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Obstruction of justice might be punished less harshly than whatever the data they were encrypting implicates them in.

2

Only some US museums do so, and they are harshly blamed by all other museums all over the world.

3

Add a free trial, freemium, or low price point -- and your app is likely to be judged more harshly.

4

Punishing one person more harshly as a warning to hypothetical criminals with a like mind is an unequal application of justice.

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Egregious criminals usually get caught at some point, sentenced harshly with less false convictions thanks to modern technology and it makes sense.

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Posts about reddit seem to be more harshly removed from the front page than other stories, is it because it's a Y Combinator-backed company?

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The best thing to do is enjoy the heck out of the lethargic times and avoid judging yourself too harshly -- you're only human.

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Even legal prescriptions that could have nasty effects are not judged harshly.

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It's pretty fucked up that the legal system has rotted so thoroughly that the courts are harshly persecuting them while the majority of interested people dissent.

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If they offend again after release, sentence more harshly.

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I'd say that child pornography is often punished more harshly than child rape.

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To the extent that we can legislate against that kind of thing, and even harshly punish company staff for doing that, I'm on board.

Quote examples

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So AIG head Greenberg was indeed correct in claiming the government overstepped its legal boundaries in its "unduly harsh treatment of AIG in comparison to other institutions" which was "misguided and had no legitimate purpose." Further interesting quotes: "The weight of the evidence demonstrates that the Government treated AIG much more harshly than other institutions in need of financial assistance.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use harshly in a sentence?

Obstruction of justice might be punished less harshly than whatever the data they were encrypting implicates them in.

What does harshly mean?

In a harsh manner; severely.

What part of speech is harshly?

harshly is commonly used as adverb.