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forbidding(hard, tough, harsh, terrible)
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frenetic(violent, mad, vicious, unreasonable)
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frightening(violent, hostile, brutal, belligerent)
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gruff
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hard-hearted(mean, hard, tough, evil)
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hawkish
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horrible(mean, great, tough, severe)
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hotheaded(cruel, vicious, brutal, impulsive)
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incisive(strong, intense, powerful, deep)
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intensive(strong, intense, heavy, powerful)
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martial
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mordant(hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
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naughty(bad, cool, wicked, awesome)
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obstreperous(hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
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outrageous
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rigorous(hard, tough, harsh, intense)
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riotous(rough, violent, wild, cruel)
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spiteful(mean, evil, nasty, harsh)
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temperamental(bad, cool, passionate, nervous)
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terrific(great, tough, difficult, intense)
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