footstool noun/ˈfʊt.stuːl/ n [C]a low support on which a person who is sitting can place their feetharsh adjective (UNKIND)/hɑːʃ/US pronunciation symbol/hɑːrʃ/ adjunpleasant, unkind, cruel or unnecessarily severeharsh criticismThe children had had a harsh upbringing.We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence."There is no alternative, " she said in a harsh voice.He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother.harshlyadverb/ˈhɑːʃ.li/US pronunciation symbol/ˈhɑːrʃ-/ advharshnessnoun/ˈhɑːʃ.nəs/US pronunciation symbol/ˈhɑːrʃ-/ n [U]harsh adjective (TOO STRONG)/hɑːʃ/US pronunciation symbol/hɑːrʃ/ adjtoo strong, bright, loud, etcharsh chemicals/lightingharshlyadverb/ˈhɑːʃ.li/US pronunciation symbol/ˈhɑːrʃ-/ advharshnessnoun/ˈhɑːʃ.nəs/US pronunciation symbol/ˈhɑːrʃ-/ n [U]
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