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murderous(adjective, tough, harsh, violent)
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rough(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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authoritarian(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
4
comfortless(adjective, dull, severe, harsh)
4
disturbing(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
4
flinty(adjective, close, strong, tough)
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hairy(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
4
rugged(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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sharp(adjective, severe, flat, rough)
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steely(adjective, dull, strong, tough)
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bloody(adjective, tough, harsh, violent)
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bullheaded(adjective, strong, tough, firm)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong, tough, determined)
3
intolerant(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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mulish(adjective, strong, tough, firm)
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sanguinary(adjective, tough, harsh, violent)
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unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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abusive(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
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hard-core(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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