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135 entries under severe topic. ×

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merciless(adjective, hard, rough, firm)
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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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pitiless(adjective, close, hard, sharp)
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poignant(adjective, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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powerful(adjective, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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rude(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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ruthless(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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sharp(adjective, hard, tough, nasty)
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sour(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
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steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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stringent(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, evil, sharp)
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unsparing(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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valid(adjective, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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vicious(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
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wicked(adjective, clear, hard, tough)
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abusive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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acrid(adjective, bleak, stark, austere)
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asperous(adjective, bleak, stark, austere)
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