adj. or n. 1 having the effect of drawing together esp. of contracting body tissues so as to stop secretions or bleeding; styptic; 2 stern harsh or severe.
Witch hazel is an astringent. OR Everyone fears his astringent criticism.
Witch hazel is an astringent. OR Everyone fears his astringent criticism.
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Everyone fears his astringent criticism.
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mean; harsh; rude
nice; kind
3 syllables
as-trin-gent
stringent
contingent
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