3
lowering
3
petrifying(verb, adjective, frightening)
3
terrible(adjective, tough, difficult, awful, wonderful)
2
admonishing(verb, adjective, threatening, dissuading)
2
awing
2
blustering
2
coercing(verb, compelling)
2
compelling(verb, adjective, compelling)
2
depressing(verb, adjective, dissuading)
2
deterring(verb, dissuading)
2
abusive(adjective, sharp, cross, fierce, hostile)
2
argumentative(hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive, belligerent)
2
awe-inspiring(adjective, awful, wonderful, amazing, grand)
2
bellicose(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
2
comminatory
2
creepy
2
dispiriting
2
disturbing(verb, frightening)
2
dour(unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive)
2
dragooning(verb, compelling)
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