5
hard(adjective, strong, tough, severe, firm)
5
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
influential(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, effective)
5
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
stringent(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
4
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
autarchic(adjective, full, absolute)
4
demanding(adjective, severe)
4
disciplinarian(noun, adjective, person, domineering)
4
dour(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
4
exacting(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
4
grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
heavy-handed
4
lordly
4
mighty(adjective, strong, powerful, dynamic, prevailing)
4
patriarchal(adjective, alert, dominant, circumspect, ascendant)
4
strong(adjective, hard, tough, energetic, powerful)
4
unapologetic
4
uncompromising(adjective, severe)
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