Definitions from Wiktionary (tough love)
▸ noun: (idiomatic) The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.
▸ verb: Alternative form of tough-love [(informal, transitive) To practice tough love; to treat someone with compassion but applying stringent discipline in order to improve their behavior.]
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▸ noun: (idiomatic) The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.
▸ verb: Alternative form of tough-love [(informal, transitive) To practice tough love; to treat someone with compassion but applying stringent discipline in order to improve their behavior.]
Similar:
punishment,
castigation,
kick up the arse,
lambasting,
torture,
arm-twisting,
beasting,
works,
dressing-down,
hardball,
more...
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Phrases:
Adjectives:
heavyhanded,
hardhanded,
hard-hitting,
obtrusive,
outrageous,
extreme,
heavy-handed,
obscene,
overfamiliar,
spoiled,
overbold
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