C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/
astringent
कठोर
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
उसका कठोर स्वर शोरगुल वाले कक्षा को शांत कर दिया।