118 entries under strong topic. ×

42
cruel(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
35
severe(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
35
rough(adjective, characteristic, quiet, hard)
33
hard(adjective, characteristic, mean, cool)
31
bitter(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough)
31
tough(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
31
austere(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
28
rigid(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
28
sharp(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough)
28
strict(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough)
25
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
22
relentless(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
21
biting(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
21
cutting(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
21
grim(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean)
20
rugged(adjective, characteristic, hard, smooth)
19
acute(adjective, characteristic, great, severe)
19
extreme(adjective, characteristic, hard, great)
19
fierce(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
19
intense(adjective, characteristic, great, severe)
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