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15
strict(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
12
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
12
oppressive(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
10
severe(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
7
stern(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
7
unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
6
austere(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
5
hard(adjective, strong, severe, firm)
5
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
5
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
5
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
5
stringent(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
4
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
4
dour(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
4
exacting(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
4
grim(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
4
strong(adjective, hard, energetic, powerful)
3
firm(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
3
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
3
unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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