177 entries under cruel topic. ×

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mortal(adjective, mean, severe, harsh)
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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)
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stony(adjective, mean, harsh, deep)
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unflinching(adjective, mean, severe, harsh)
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unwarmhearted(adjective, person, fierce, horrible)
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violent(adjective, harsh, vicious, fierce)
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bloody(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, violent)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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intolerant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
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sanguinary(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, violent)
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unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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bestial(adjective, animal, mean, violent)
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destructive(adjective, sad, harsh, awful, violent)
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distressing(adjective, bad, tough, severe, sad)
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grievous(adjective, tough, severe, sad, harsh)
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hardened(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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malignant(adjective, animal, mean, dark, violent)
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