179 entries under tough topic. ×

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iron-fisted(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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iron-hearted(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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irritating(adjective, dull, severe, boring)
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labored(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
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murder(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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nagging(hard, severe, harsh, cross)
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numb(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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perverse(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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problem(severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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problematic(severe, painful, trying)
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sensationless(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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senseless(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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serious(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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square(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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stickling(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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sticky(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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straight(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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surly(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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terrible(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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thick-skinned(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
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