Excessive As Criticism Or Punishment Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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HARSH

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"Harsh" means excessively severe, fitting well as a descriptor for criticism or punishment that goes too far.

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STEEP'Steep' can mean excessive or unreasonable, often used for prices but applicable to punishment/criticism.

UNDUE'Undue' means excessive or unwarranted, commonly paired with criticism or punishment.

HEAVY'Heavy' can describe punishment or criticism that is excessive in degree.

STIFF'Stiff' is a 5-letter word meaning severe/excessive, often used with punishment or penalty.

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