adverb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The teacher punished the students overharshly for a minor rule violation.

Definition:To administer punishment to

From punish

Example:The judge responded overharshly to the defense's argument by dismissing their case.

Definition:To give an answer, especially verbally; to reply

From respond

Example:The headmaster dictated overharshly to the students about the rules and consequences of misbehaving.

Definition:To speak or write something in such a way that it is immediately written down

From dictate

Example:The parents reacted overharshly to the teacher's report about their child's behavior.

Definition:To respond in some particular way to a situation or a stimulus

From react

Example:The mother scolded the children overharshly for their repeated disobedience.

Definition:To berate; to rebuke emphatically

From scold

Example:The jury judged overharshly against the defendant for what they considered to be a minor offense.

Definition:To form or state an opinion about the character, ability, or qualities of someone or something

From judge

Example:The officer acted overharshly towards the suspect without any provocation.

Definition:To behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

From act

Example:The coach remarked overharshly about the team's lack of discipline during the game.

Definition:To make a comment, especially about someone or something

From remark

Example:Parents should not treat their children overharshly; they need guidance and understanding.

Definition:To deal with or handle something; to conduct in a way, especially with regard to manner, personal behavior, or an approach

From treat

Example:The company handled overharshly the complaints of its customers, which led to a sharp decline in sales.

Definition:To manage or deal with

From handle