10 entries under repressive topic. ×

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oppressive(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, complex)
22
burdensome(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, cruel)
22
severe(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, cruel)
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grinding(adjective, hard, difficult, cruel, complex)
9
heavy(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, heavy)
6
onerous(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, cruel)
4
demanding(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, heavy)
4
exacting(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, harsh)
1
mean(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, cruel)
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