Phrase guide
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noun
The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Alternative form of tough-love.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
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Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
