127 entries under severe topic. ×

11
dismal(adjective, dull, obscure, sad)
11
strict(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
10
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
6
rigid(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
6
stern(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
5
austere(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
5
draconian(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
5
obdurate(adjective, severity)
5
relentless(adjective, pure, absolute, severity)
5
somber(adjective, dull, obscure, harsh)
5
stringent(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
4
acute(adjective, painful)
4
crushing(adjective, difficult, harsh, heavy)
4
dour(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
4
grim(adjective, dull, tough, firm)
4
imperial(adjective, arrogant, haughty, dominant)
4
inflexible(adjective, severity)
4
stiff(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
4
uncompromising(adjective, severity)
4
unsparing(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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