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66 entries under cruel topic. ×

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stern(adjective, appearance, tough, severe, harsh)
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stringent(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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heavy(miserable, depressing, domineering, cheerless)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cold)
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brutal(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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intense(adjective, cool, severe, keen, sharp)
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rigid(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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strict(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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astringent(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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disagreeable(adjective, dull, tough, severe, harsh)
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grievous(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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hostile(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, dark)
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obdurate(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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painful(adjective, tough, harsh, grim)
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pitiless(adjective, severe, harsh, brutal)
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relentless(adjective, appearance, severe, harsh, terrible)
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rugged(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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unfeeling(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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