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gives a hard time

The phrase “gives a hard time” has 4 syllables: gives a hard time

It's pronounced as /ɡɪvz ə hɑrd taɪm/

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In the thesaurus, “gives a hard time” has 61 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gives a hard time along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gives a hard time

Antonyms for gives a hard time

Meanings of gives a hard time

  • verb
    1. Treat someone in a difficult, critical, or annoying way, often by complaining, teasing, or making things harder for them.

Example Sentences

  • The coach gives a hard time to players who don’t practice seriously.
  • His boss always gives a hard time over small mistakes.
  • She gives a hard time to her brother just to tease him.
  • The teacher gives a hard time to students who arrive late.
  • He often gives a hard time when things don’t go his way.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gives a hard time, such as: aids, arrests, assists, baffles, balks, barricades, binds.

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