hardball

Meaning

Noun

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

Adj

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

Verb

To exhibit tough and ruthless behavior towards another individual.

Synonyms

baseball

⚾

ball

Translations

inflexível

hardball

Etymology

From hard + ball.