2
puissant(prevailing, influential, commanding)
2
puritanical(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
pushy
2
relentless(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, sturdy)
2
ruling(strong, energetic, powerful, effective, dynamic)
2
spartan(adjective, severe)
2
stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
strait-laced(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
stuffy(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
superior
2
suppressive
2
unbending(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
undemocratic
2
unrelenting(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
overruling(strong, energetic, effective, prevailing, influential)
1
Hitler(noun, boss, leader, bully, chief)
1
Nazi(noun, adjective, oppressive, dictatorial, dictator)
1
abrupt(adjective, severe)
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