194 entries under cruel topic. ×

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crude(adjective, simple, sharp, rough, rude)
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inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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mordant(adjective, mean, hard, severe, sharp)
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painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
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remorseless(adjective, mean, severe, violent)
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unmerciful(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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brutish(adjective, evil, nasty, violent)
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drastic(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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wicked(adjective, characteristic, mean, wrong, severe)
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hard-boiled(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
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hard-nosed(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
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insensitive(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, cool)
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unbending(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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cold(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
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difficult(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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ferocious(adjective, mean, hard, severe, evil)
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hostile(adjective, mean, tough, sharp, dark)
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uncompassionate(adjective, mean, hard, cool, unpleasant)
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