HARDBALL Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word hardball. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word hardball. (close relations)

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	aggressive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends adjective satellite • tending to spread quickly • characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
	firm				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments adverb • with resolute determination adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not soft or yielding to pressure • strong and sure • not subject to revision or change • (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely established • possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause verb • become taut or tauter • make taut or tauter
	forceful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical) adjective satellite • forceful and definite in expression or action
	relentless				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty • never-ceasing
	resolute				adjectiveadj
	adjective • firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination adjective satellite • characterized by quickness and firmness
	rigorous				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard • demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
	ruthless				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • without mercy or pity
	steely				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective satellite • resembling steel as in hardness • resembling steel in hardness
	strict				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint adjective satellite • rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard • (of rules) stringently enforced • incapable of compromise or flexibility • severe and unremitting in making demands
	tough				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not given to gentleness or sentimentality • physically toughened • resistant to cutting or chewing noun • someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing • an aggressive and violent young criminal • a cruel and brutal fellow adjective satellite • very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution • substantially made or constructed • violent and lawless • feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad') • unfortunate or hard to bear • making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
	uncompromising				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not making concessions
	unyielding				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • stubbornly unyielding • resistant to physical force or pressure

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hardball, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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