English idioms related to Behavior & Approach - Harsh & Strict Treatment

to deprive people of their most basic means of living, particularly via unfair mathods

to make a difficult or painful situation even worse for someone

a swift and harsh punishment or judgment without fair consideration of all factors, often resulting in an unfair outcome

to be tough and smart in negotiations, insisting on favorable terms to achieve a favorable outcome for oneself

an attitude or approach that is cruel, and often unrestricted

to create serious problems for someone

to make things difficult for a person on purpose

to cause a person experience great difficulty

to purposefully make someone suffer more than they already do

the use of excessive force, control, or authority in a way that can be harsh or oppressive

a person who appears gentle and kind on the outside, but they are firm, resolute, and even ruthless in their actions