118 entries under brutal topic. ×

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stringent(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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unpleasant(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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unsympathetic(adjective, animal, person, mean, tough)
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acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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fell(adjective, animal, mean, tough, severe)
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feral(adjective, mean, harsh, sorrow, violent)
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perverse(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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truculent(adjective, animal, appearance, mean, harsh)
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vicious(adjective, mean, harsh, violent, cruel)
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flinty(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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inclement(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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mortal(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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oppressive(adjective, dull, tough, severe, firm)
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rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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sharp(adjective, hard, severe, flat, rough)
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stiff(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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stony(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel, deep)
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violent(adjective, harsh, cruel, vicious, fierce)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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