noun as in strong fondness

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rigor, severity, cruelty

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Example Sentences

Example:The judge’s decision lacked rigor and was criticized for its leniency.

Definition:severity, strictness, or harshness, especially in treatment or demands.

From rigor

Example:The judge’s severity in the sentencing was seen as necessary for setting an example for others.

Definition:the quality of being stern, severe, or very harsh in judgement or treatment; the quality of being strict and not lenient.

From severity

Example:His cruelty was evident in the way he treated his opponents during the interviews.

Definition:the practice of being unkindly, unfairly, or harsh; a lack of mercy or compassion, especially when causing pain or suffering.

From cruelty