14
bad(adjective, evil, cruel, corrupt, negative)
14
adverse(adjective, negative, critical, contrary, unfortunate)
13
cataclysmic(adjective, help, grave, unfortunate, injurious)
13
dangerous(adjective, bad, harmful, deadly, fatal)
13
poisonous(adjective, bad, cruel, unkind, harmful)
13
toxic(verb, adjective, unhealthy, harmful, dangerous)
13
violent(adjective, rough, harsh, cruel, vicious)
12
malignant(adjective, bad, harmful, dangerous, deadly)
11
negative(adjective, critical, harmful, injurious, unfavorable)
11
venomous(verb, adjective, bad, hateful, rotten)
10
dire(verb, adjective, grave, unfortunate, injurious)
10
mischievous(adjective, cruel, negative, wicked, unkind)
10
mortal(verb, adjective, dangerous, injurious, deadly)
9
fell(verb, adjective, harsh, violent, heavy)
9
murderous(verb, adjective, difficult, harsh, violent)
9
noisome(adjective, bad, harmful, injurious, noxious)
9
savage(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, violent, cruel)
9
unwholesome(adjective, unhealthy, rotten, harmful, injurious)
8
brutal(adjective, harsh, violent, cruel, vicious)
8
malign(adjective, injurious, hurtful)
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