137 entries under severe topic. ×

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drastic(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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feelingless(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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firm(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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frowning(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-core(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-shell(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hardened(adjective, hard, tough, careless)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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insensible(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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iron-fisted(adjective, mean, harsh, constant)
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iron-hearted(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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powerful(adjective, strong, intense, violent)
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primitive(adjective, strong, rough, intense)
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pugnacious(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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raging(adjective, strong, harsh, intense)
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sensationless(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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senseless(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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