151 entries under severe topic. ×

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severe(adjective, mean, tough, evil)
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astringent(adjective, nasty, speech)
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testy(adjective, nasty, cross, speech)
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gruff(adjective, low, sad, cold)
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hard(adjective, mean, love, attitude)
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hostile(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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irritable(adjective, low, sad, cross)
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sardonic(adjective, mean, evil, sharp)
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vitriolic(adjective, sharp, nasty, intelligent)
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abrupt
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brusque(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy)
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cantankerous(adjective, mean, low, harsh)
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crabby(adjective, nasty, low, sad)
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critical(adjective, mean, unpleasant, irritable)
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sore(adjective, nasty, hostile, irritation)
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stern(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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stringent(adjective, strong, tough, sharp)
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sullen(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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acute
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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