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monstrous(adjective, awful, terrible, wicked, horrible)
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foul(adjective, dull, evil, nasty, offensive)
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nasty(adjective, dull, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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disgusting(adjective, dull, nasty, dislike, offensive)
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frightening(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, amazing)
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offensive(adjective, dull, severe, nasty, unpleasant)
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heinous(adjective, severe, evil, offensive, unpleasant)
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repugnant(verb, adjective, person, dull, bad)
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revolting(adjective, dull, nasty, offensive, unpleasant)
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beastly(adjective, rough, poor, offensive, unpleasant)
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horrific(adjective, bad, awful, terrible, fear)
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sickening(adjective, dull, bad, unpleasant, disgusting)
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wicked(adjective, severe, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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fearful(adjective, good, great, severe, pain)
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grievous(adjective, severe, sad, tender, unhappy)
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nauseating(adjective, dull, nasty, offensive, unpleasant)
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abhorrent(adjective, dull, nasty, offensive, unpleasant)
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horrifying(adjective, awful, terrible, foul, shocking)
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dread(adjective, awful, terrible, fear, horrible)
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terrifying(adjective, unpleasant, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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