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31
caustic(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
25
biting(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
23
sarcastic(adjective, nasty, cross, speech)
22
acerbic(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
21
cutting(verb, adjective, mean, strong, hard)
21
harsh(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
20
sharp(adjective, mean, strong, nasty)
19
angry(adjective, state, mean, tough)
19
virulent(adjective, hard, love, nasty)
16
cross(adjective, nasty, speech, gloomy)
15
peevish(adjective, tough, nasty, harsh)
14
tart(noun, adjective, strong, tough)
14
rancorous(adjective, love, tough, nasty)
14
resentful(adjective, love, tough, nasty)
14
sour(adjective, strong, tough, sharp)
12
stinging(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
11
embittered(adjective, hard, love, nasty)
11
keen
10
nasty(adjective, unpleasant, cold, short)
10
petulant(adjective, mean, nasty, cross)
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