48 entries under harsh topic. ×

28
caustic(adjective, mean, attack, strong, respect)
25
bitter(adjective, mean, strong, evil, sharp)
24
biting(adjective, mean, attack, strong, respect)
22
acrimonious(adjective, mean, strong, tough, nasty)
21
sharp(adjective, mean, attack, strong, respect)
21
tart(noun, adjective, strong, tough, taste)
18
acrid(adjective, attack, strong, respect, tough)
16
sour(adjective, strong, taste, sharp, nasty)
13
pungent(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
13
scathing(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
13
stinging(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
12
acidic(adjective, attack, respect, severe, sharp)
11
astringent(adjective, attack, respect, sharp)
11
corrosive(adjective, mean, attack, respect, sharp)
6
ill-tempered(tough, speech, awkward, grumpy)
5
churlish(adjective, tough, awkward, unfriendly)
5
erosive(adjective, property, burning, grinding)
5
penetrating(adjective, strong, severe, sharp)
5
splenetic(tough, speech, awkward, unfriendly)
5
surly(adjective, tough, awkward, irritable)
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