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64 entries under cruel topic. ×

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austere(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, heavy)
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brutal(adjective, tough, harsh, unpleasant)
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dour(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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effortful(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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grinding(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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inclement(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, unpleasant)
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intemperate(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, unpleasant)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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rugged(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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strenuous(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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stringent(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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unrelenting(adjective, tough, harsh, grim)
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unsparing(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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cold(adjective, tough, harsh, grim)
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destructive(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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inappropriate(unkind, upsetting)
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insensitive(unkind, upsetting)
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nocuous(unkind, upsetting, harmful, damaging)
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obdurate(adjective, tough, harsh, grim)
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