18
tough(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
6
powerful(adjective, strong, forceful)
5
trenchant
4
aggressive
4
strong(adjective, strong)
4
vigorous(adjective, strong)
3
dynamic(adjective, strong, forceful)
3
effective(adjective, strong, forceful)
3
high-pressure
2
dynamical(adjective, strong, forceful)
2
energetic(adjective, forceful)
2
forceful(adjective, strong)
2
forcible(adjective, strong, forceful)
2
potent(adjective, forceful)
1
active
1
cogent(adjective, forceful)
1
commanding(adjective, forceful)
1
compelling(adjective, forceful)
1
convincing(adjective, forceful)
1
dominant(adjective, forceful)
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