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127 entries under severe topic. ×
| dismal(adjective, dull, obscure, sad) | |
| strict(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| rigid(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| austere(adjective, dull, hard, tough) | |
| draconian(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| obdurate(adjective, severity) | |
| relentless(adjective, pure, absolute, severity) | |
| somber(adjective, dull, obscure, harsh) | |
| stringent(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| acute(adjective, painful) | |
| crushing(adjective, difficult, harsh, heavy) | |
| dour(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| grim(adjective, dull, tough, firm) | |
| imperial(adjective, arrogant, haughty, dominant) | |
| inflexible(adjective, severity) | |
| stiff(adjective, hard, rough, difficult) | |
| uncompromising(adjective, severity) | |
| unsparing(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) |
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