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stern

[stɜːrn]

πŸ“– Definition

adj. strict, serious, and often showing that you do not approve of somebody/ something; serious and difficult

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A curtain being pulled back to reveal a stunning view

πŸ’¬ Example Sentence

The investigation helped stern a network of corruption within the agency.

πŸ“ Word Roots & Related

sternrigid consternation n.

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