8
keen(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant, powerful)
8
piquant(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant, powerful)
8
trenchant(adjective, attack, respect, nasty)
7
corrosive(adjective, attack, respect, bitter, consuming)
7
incisive
7
piercing(adjective, strong, sharp, property, powerful)
7
poignant(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh, powerful)
7
scathing(adjective, attack, respect)
7
venomous
7
mordacious(adjective, attack, respect, biting)
6
acidic(adjective, attack, respect, sharp, unpleasant)
6
acidulous
6
blistering
6
hot(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh, powerful)
6
spicy(adjective, strong, keen, sharp, powerful)
6
strong(powerful, spicy, pungency)
5
rough(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
5
irritating(adjective, sharp, harsh, bitter, sour)
5
severe(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
5
sulfurous
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