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Other crossword clues for answer "STERNLY"

STERNLY
In an unyielding fashion
In a heavy-handed manner
In a tough way
In a no-nonsense manner
How the riot act is read
With a firm tone
In a strict manner
Without relenting
With firmness
With austerity.
Without a smile
How some warnings are given
One way to issue a warning
Without even cracking a smile, say
With severity
How many reprimands are issued
With a serious face
In a tough love manner
One way to give a reprimand
In a serious manner
In an exacting fashion
One way to reprimand
Harshly
How scoldings are given
In an austere way
How to deliver a reprimand
How to deliver a rebuke