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64 entries under cruel topic. ×

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nasty(adjective, tough, offensive, unpleasant, terrible)
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cutting(adjective, strong, violent, painful)
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dangerous(adjective, wicked, shocking, unkind)
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deadly(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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deleterious(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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demanding(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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detrimental(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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disadvantageous(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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evil(adjective, wicked, unkind, upsetting)
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grim(adjective, bad, tough, severe, sad)
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malicious(adjective, wicked, unkind, upsetting)
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mean(adjective, bad, rough, poor, low)
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noxious(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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pernicious(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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poisonous(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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prejudicial(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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ruthless(adjective, harsh, unpleasant, vicious)
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spiteful(adjective, wicked, unkind, upsetting)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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unkind(adjective, tough, harsh, wicked)
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