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gruff
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hurting(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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inflamed(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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irascible(mean, keen, sharp, nasty)
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ironic(dry, cynical, deadpan, understated)
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petulant(speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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satirical(close, mean, strong, severe)
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stringent(severe, physical energy)
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surly(hostile, irritable, belligerent, quarrelsome)
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terrible(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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throbbing(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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tormenting(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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uncomfortable(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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abrasive(manner, burning, corrosive)
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acidic(attack, respect, severe, sharp)
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brusque(mean, severe, sharp, ironic)
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churlish(speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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curt(severe, harsh)
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cynical(mean, evil, keen, sharp)
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hurtful(hard, nasty, tender, intelligent)
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