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intimidating(verb, adjective, tough, awful, terrible)
14
frightening(adjective, person, dark, awful, feelings)
12
alarming(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
10
dreadful(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
8
horrifying(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
7
formidable(adjective, tough, awful, horrible)
7
terrifying(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
7
fearsome(adjective, awful, wonderful, shocking)
7
awe-inspiring(adjective, awful, wonderful, amazing)
5
fearful(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
5
shocking(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
3
horrible(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
2
stupefying(adjective, awful, wonderful, amazing)
2
terrible(adjective, tough, difficult, awful, wonderful)
1
astonishing(adjective, awful, wonderful, amazing)
1
astounding(adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
1
awful(adjective, tough, difficult, terrible, wonderful)
1
breathtaking(adjective, awful, wonderful, amazing)
1
hairy(awful, wonderful, amazing, shocking)
1
imposing(adjective, tough, difficult, awful, wonderful)
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