1
pressing(verb, compelling)
1
preventing(verb, dissuading)
1
propelling(verb, compelling)
1
pugnacious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
pushing(verb, compelling)
1
rattling(verb, frightening)
1
risky
1
rough
1
rugged
1
scare
1
scathing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
scrappy(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
severe
1
sinister
1
sparking(verb, compelling)
1
spine-chilling
1
spooking
1
startling
0
abashing
0
abominable
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