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कठोर (noun)

Describes something that is physically hard, rigid, or firm to the touch. It also metaphorically describes a person, rule, or behavior that is strict, harsh, or severe.

💬 Example

"कठोर नियम है।"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a CAT (क) with a THORny (ठोर) collar. The collar is physically HARD and the cat is very STRICT about who touches...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
सख्त कड़ा ठोस निष्ठुर निर्दयी
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'कठोर' instead of 'कठिन' to mean 'difficult' (e.g., saying 'कठोर परीक्षा' instead of 'कठिन परी...

Using 'कठोर' to describe heavy rain or strong wind (e.g., saying 'कठोर बारिश' instead of 'भारी बारिश...

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