161 entries under severe topic. ×

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sharp(adjective, attack, hard, respect)
15
acerbic(adjective, attack, respect, sharp)
15
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
14
severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
13
caustic(adjective, attack, respect, keen)
12
acrid(adjective, attack, hard, respect)
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austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
11
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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stern(adjective, harsh, cruel, serious)
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tart(noun, adjective, sharp, harsh)
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acid(noun, adjective, attack, respect)
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acrimonious(adjective, nasty, speech)
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biting(adjective, attack, respect, keen)
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cutting(adjective, attack, respect, sharp)
9
sour(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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hard(adjective, strong, tough, sharp)
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keen(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, lively)
7
mordant(adjective, attack, respect, sharp)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
6
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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