57 entries under strong topic. ×

6
unyielding(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
5
rigid(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
4
inflexible(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
3
hard(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
2
adamant(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
2
adamantine(adjective, hard, tough, sturdy)
2
dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, close, hard, tough)
2
firm(adjective, close, hard, tough)
2
flinty(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
grim(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
immovable(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
2
implacable(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
inexorable(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
relentless(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
steely(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
unbending(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
2
unrelenting(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
1
astringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
1
austere(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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