Definition of Harshly

in a way that is cruel or rough

Examples of Harshly in a sentence

Tribes that are still practicing female genital mutilation have been harshly criticized by women’s rights organizations worldwide.  🔊

The incompetent worker was harshly judged by his coworkers when he received an unearned promotion.  🔊

Elephants in the circus are trained harshly, often being poked and prodded with metal rods and hooks.  🔊

Racist onlookers treated the school children harshly, throwing object and hurling insults as they walked into the recently desegregated school.  🔊

The disabled adults at the nursing home were treated harshly by the cruel nurses at the center.  🔊

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