5
nocuous(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind, distressing)
5
scathing
5
unwholesome(adjective, harmful, injurious, destructive, detrimental)
5
venomous(adjective, bad, harmful, dangerous, injurious)
5
virulent(adjective, harmful, injurious, destructive, detrimental)
4
corroding(adjective, injurious, destructive)
4
harming(verb, injuring)
4
hostile(adjective, negative, harmful, disapproving, hurtful)
4
hurting(verb, cruel, vile, hateful, unkind)
4
injuring(verb, injuring)
4
malicious(adjective, bad, offensive, cruel, unkind)
4
nasty(adjective, bad, offensive, cruel, foul)
4
noisome(adjective, bad, offensive, foul, revolting)
4
prejudicious
4
severe(adjective, bad, offensive, awful, terrible)
4
unfavorable(adjective, bad, poor, harmful, detrimental)
4
unfavourable
4
violent
4
wicked(adjective, bad, negative, harmful, dangerous)
3
alarming(adjective, dangerous, arouse bad emotions)
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