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HARD-LINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hard-line mean?
• HARD-LINE (adjective)
The adjective HARD-LINE has 1 sense:
1. firm and uncompromising
Familiarity information: HARD-LINE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Firm and uncompromising
Synonyms:
hard-line; hardline
Context example:
a hard-line policy
Similar:
inflexible; sturdy; uncompromising (not making concessions)
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