Sekirov Dictionary

hardball

noun 2
adjective 1
verb 1
forms 5
phrases 1

noun2

In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.
(figurative) Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

adjective1

Being or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.

verb1

(informal) To exhibit tough and ruthless behavior towards another individual.

forms

hardballed · hardballing · hardballs · more hardball · most hardball

Phrases with hardball

play hardball
To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused.

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