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73 entries under severe topic. ×
| bitter(adjective, mean, evil, taste) | |
| caustic(adjective, mean, attack, respect) | |
| sharp(adjective, mean, attack, respect) | |
| tart(noun, adjective, taste, sharp) | |
| acrimonious(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty) | |
| acrid(adjective, attack, respect, taste) | |
| cutting(verb, adjective, mean, attack, respect) | |
| harsh(adjective, taste, sharp, rough) | |
| astringent(adjective, attack, respect, sharp) | |
| biting(adjective, mean, attack, respect) | |
| dry(adjective, taste, unpleasant, bitter) | |
| keen(adjective, sharp, bitter, sour) | |
| stinging(adjective, attack, respect, sharp) | |
| sardonic(adjective, mean, evil, sharp) | |
| piquant(adjective, sharp, harsh, unpleasant) | |
| severe(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh) | |
| acute | |
| brusque(adjective, mean, sharp, ironic) | |
| gruff | |
| abrupt |
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