21 entries under threatening topic. ×

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inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
tough(adjective, strong, hard, rough, firm)
3
adamant(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
3
firm(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
hard-shelled(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
3
severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
2
hard-boiled(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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obstinate(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
2
stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
2
unbending(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
1
callous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
1
cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
hard(adjective, strong, tough, severe, rough)
1
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
1
headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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