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37
bitter(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
35
sharp(adjective, mean, attack, strong, hard)
32
cutting(verb, adjective, mean, attack, strong)
28
sarcastic(adjective, mean, strong, hard, evil)
27
caustic(adjective, mean, attack, strong, hard)
25
keen(adjective, strong, cool, severe, sharp)
24
acid(adjective, mean, attack, strong, respect)
22
pungent(adjective, attack, strong, hard, respect)
21
acrimonious(adjective, mean, strong, hard, severe)
21
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, severe)
18
stinging(adjective, attack, strong, hard, cool)
17
raw(adjective, cool, severe, keen, sharp)
16
acerbic(adjective, mean, attack, respect, severe)
16
acrid(adjective, attack, strong, respect, severe)
11
tart(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh, speech)
10
astringent(adjective, attack, respect, severe, keen)
8
acidulous(adjective, severe, sharp, bitter)
8
cruel(adjective, hard, pain, painful)
8
piquant(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
8
tangy(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
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