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grim(adjective, appearance, strong, tough)
9
austere(adjective, appearance, strong, tough)
9
severe(adjective, appearance, strong, tough)
8
cruel(adjective, person, appearance, strong)
8
harsh(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
5
sour(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
4
grave(adjective, close, severe, harsh)
4
strict(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
4
tough(adjective, strong, severe, firm)
3
fierce(adjective, tough, harsh, terrible)
3
hard-hearted(adjective, person, tough, harsh)
3
heavy(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
3
rough(adjective, person, strong, tough)
3
rugged(adjective, strong, tough, harsh)
3
serious(adjective, close, strong, tough)
3
steely(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
3
stiff(adjective, cool, severe, harsh)
3
strait-laced(adjective, close, tough, severe)
3
unfeeling(adjective, person, close, cool)
3
unforgiving(adjective, person, tough, harsh)
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