70 entries under harsh topic. ×

38
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, severe, taste)
30
sharp(adjective, attack, strong, hard, respect)
30
pungent(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
24
biting(verb, adjective, attack, strong, respect)
20
acid(noun, adjective, attack, strong, respect)
20
caustic(adjective, attack, strong, respect, severe)
19
sour(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
16
acerbic(adjective, attack, respect, severe, taste)
15
acrimonious(adjective, strong, tough, nasty)
13
cutting(verb, adjective, attack, strong, respect)
11
tart(noun, adjective, strong, tough, sharp)
10
stinging(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
9
sarcastic(adjective, strong, keen, sharp, nasty)
9
astringent(adjective, attack, hard, respect, severe)
9
acerb(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
7
poignant(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
6
hot(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
5
rough(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
5
irritating(adjective, sharp, bitter, sour)
5
severe(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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