hard-line
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7.2
- adjective
- /ˈhɑrdˌlaɪn/
- Literature
- The Egyptian government adopted and maintained a hard-line approach to the Gama'a al-Islamiyya, rejecting any possibility of negotiations.
- hard-line policy
- hard-line stance
- hard-line regime
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Examples
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But ending the trade sanctions would be a blow to the hard-line leaders who are most at odds with the Iranian public.
Academic text (2001) -
Public opinion, however, had turned against Pullman for his hard-line stance on his workers.
Academic text (2009) -
But a hard-line imperial grand strategy runs the risk that history will repeat itself.
Academic text (2002) -
The actions of the hard-line mliitary regime are the cause of increasing international concern.
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We're now dealing with a hard-line Soviet government, perhaps with Khrushchev as a puppet head, perhaps not.
Fiction book (2000) -
Beijing's new hard-line policy developed more effective security measures and began limiting further religious and cultural liberalization.
Academic text (1998) -
The popular mood was sour, and Iranians blamed their government's hard-line policies, especially its isolation from the United States.
Academic text (2008) -
In 1979, a pro-Western and Israel-friendly shah was replaced by the hard-line, anti-Israel theocrats of the Iranian Islamic Revolution.
Academic text (2012) -
Once the president adopted Brzezinski's hard-line foreign policy frame, Brzezinski was in a stronger position vis-à-vis Vance.
Academic text (2002) -
The mayor took a hard-line stance on crime, refusing to consider any leniency for offenders.
Synonyms
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1.1
Needing a lot of effort and often strict or severe
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3.2
Not allowing any exceptions and requiring rules to be followed exactly
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6.8
Not willing to change one's mind even when others disagree
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4.2
Not willing to change ideas or ways of doing things
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7.9
Very unwilling to accept change or new ideas
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6.8
Not willing to change opinions or demands, even if it causes problems
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7.2
A practical, tough person who is not moved by feelings
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5.7
Very clear rules or limits that do not allow change
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7.5
Unwilling to change bad habits or beliefs
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6.8
Very strict and unwilling to change policies or make compromises
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8.1
Not willing to change views or agree with others
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6.7
Refusing to change your mind even when shown evidence
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9.3
Very strict and demanding about rules or work
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9.8
A person with very firm political beliefs who does not change
Antonyms
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Etymology
Hard-line joins hard (meaning 'firm' or 'very strict') and line (meaning a 'position' or 'limit'), like a strong line you refuse to cross. So a hard-line person keeps a strict, unchanging position in politics or talks.