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135 entries under severe topic. ×
| set(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate) | |
| harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| dour(adjective, close, hard, sharp) | |
| grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| cold(adjective, close, hard, harsh) | |
| hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| unfeeling(adjective, close, mean, hard, tough) | |
| unforgiving(adjective, hard, rough, harsh) | |
| unsympathetic(adjective, mean, hard, harsh) | |
| acrimonious(adjective, harsh, stiff, rigid) | |
| astringent(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough) | |
| authoritarian(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| binding(adjective, harsh, stiff, rigid) | |
| bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| brick-wall(adjective, stiff, rigid, tight) | |
| brutal(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty) |
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