4
inflexible(adjective, hard, strict, obstinate, stubborn)
4
set(adjective, hard, stiff, resolute, rigid)
4
strict(adjective, hard, rigid, inflexible, obstinate)
3
absolute(adjective, strict)
3
binding(adjective, strict)
3
compulsory(adjective, strict)
3
conclusive(adjective, strict)
3
decisive(adjective, strict)
3
final(adjective, strict)
3
irrevocable(adjective, strict)
3
mandatory(adjective, strict)
2
certain(inflexible, intent)
2
exacting(adjective, strict)
2
inalterable(adjective, hard, inflexible, intent, unalterable)
2
must
2
unbending(adjective, hard, rigid, inflexible, strict)
2
unchangeable(adjective, set, hard, certain, stiff)
1
decretory
1
determinate(inflexible, intent)
1
dogged(adjective, set, hard, stiff, rigid)
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