44 entries under severity topic. ×

26
severe(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, pain)
25
hard(adjective, difficult, harsh, pain, cruel)
24
oppressive(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
20
cruel(adjective, hard, difficult, pain, complex)
18
hard-nosed(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
7
harsh(adjective, difficult, pain)
3
absolute
3
arbitrary
3
arrogant
3
strict
3
tyrannical
2
exacting(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
2
extortionate
2
imperative
2
peremptory
2
rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
2
searching(verb, pain)
1
austere
1
coercive
1
dour
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