64 entries under cruel topic. ×

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unforgiving(adjective, person, hard, tough, harsh)
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flinty(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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inexorable(adjective, close, appearance, strong, hard)
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obdurate(adjective, person, close, strong, hard)
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pitiless(adjective, close, hard, tough, severe)
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relentless(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
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savage(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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unrelenting(adjective, close, appearance, strong, hard)
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violent(adjective, harsh, unpleasant, horrible)
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wicked(adjective, evil, rough, nasty, harsh)
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astringent(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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avaricious(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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bloody(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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firm(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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hard-bitten(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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hard-nosed(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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hardened(adjective, person, hard, tough, harsh)
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impenitent(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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