108 entries under severe topic. ×

26
autocratic(adjective, absolute, over, oppressive)
15
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
12
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
12
oppressive(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
10
severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
7
stern(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
7
unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
6
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
6
tough(noun, adjective, strong, hard)
5
hard(adjective, strong, tough, firm)
5
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
5
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
5
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
5
stringent(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
4
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
4
demanding
4
dour(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
4
exacting(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
4
grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
4
uncompromising
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