65 entries under harsh topic. ×

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sharp(adjective, attack, hard, respect, severe)
15
acerbic(adjective, attack, respect, severe, sharp)
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severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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caustic(adjective, attack, respect, severe, keen)
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acrid(adjective, attack, hard, respect, severe)
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austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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stern(adjective, severe, cruel, serious)
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tart(noun, adjective, severe, sharp)
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acid(noun, adjective, attack, respect, severe)
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biting(adjective, attack, respect, severe, keen)
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cutting(adjective, attack, respect, severe, sharp)
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sour(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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acerb(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
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hard(adjective, strong, tough, severe, sharp)
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pungent(adjective, attack, respect, sharp)
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mordant(adjective, attack, respect, severe, sharp)
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stinging(adjective, attack, respect, keen, sharp)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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