Lamented or sternly
A parent
The guide words for "harsh" could be "hard" and "strict."
severe
Severe.
The word strict has 6 letters and begins with s.
Another word for very strict or harsh is stern.
Rigorous or stringent.
Some words that describe strict are:-Harsh-Severe-Firm-Stern-Stringent-Austere-Exacting-Authoritarian
Very strict or harsh
Rules, at times, can be very strict and harsh.
Strict is a word meaning less than harsh or cruel.
" Draconian" means excessively harsh or severe, often in relation to laws or rules. It is derived from the ancient Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for his strict legal code.