223 entries under harsh topic. ×

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murderous(adjective, hard, tough, violent)
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perverse(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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truculent(adjective, animal, appearance, mean)
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vicious(adjective, mean, violent, cruel)
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authoritarian(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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bloodthirsty(adjective, violent, cruel, vicious)
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comfortless(adjective, dull, hard, severe)
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flinty(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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inclement(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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mortal(adjective, mean, severe, 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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set(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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sharp(adjective, hard, severe, flat, rough)
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stiff(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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stony(adjective, mean, cruel, deep)
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unflinching(adjective, mean, severe, cruel)
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violent(adjective, cruel, vicious, fierce)
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Draconian(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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bloody(adjective, hard, tough, violent)
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