104 entries under characteristic topic. ×

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punitive(adjective, severe, nasty, cruel)
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rugged(adjective, strong, hard, smooth)
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savage(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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tyrannical(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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acid(noun, adjective, tough, sharp)
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acute(adjective, strong, great, severe)
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bleak(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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coarse(adjective, hard, smooth, simple)
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extreme(adjective, strong, hard, great)
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fierce(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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intense(adjective, strong, great, severe)
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piercing(adjective, strong, sharp, intense)
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rasping(adjective, severe, rough, offensive)
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unpleasant(adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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callous(adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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loud(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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guttural(adjective, hard, sound, severe)
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jagged(adjective, smooth, severe, rough)
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