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| tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe) | |
| rigid(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| severe(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough) | |
| cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| nasty(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult) | |
| rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, complex) | |
| unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| dour(adjective, close, hard, severe, sharp) | |
| grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| unfeeling(adjective, close, mean, hard, tough) | |
| astringent(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough) | |
| bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) |
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