77 entries under harsh topic. ×

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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, moving, evil)
16
biting(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
12
severe(adjective, sharp, bitter, rigid)
11
pointed(adjective, strong, open, sharp)
11
caustic(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, sharp)
11
mordant(adjective, strong, hard, powerful)
10
sarcastic(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
8
acrid(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
8
painful(adjective, hard, moving, evil, sharp)
8
penetrating(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
8
cutting(verb, adjective, feeling, strong, hard)
6
excruciating(adjective, strong, evil, nasty)
5
acrimonious(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
4
fierce(adjective, strong, evil, nasty, difficult)
3
scathing(adjective, strong, hard, powerful)
3
virulent(adjective, evil, nasty, vicious)
2
atrocious(adjective, evil, nasty, vicious)
2
hard(adjective, severe, evil, nasty)
2
powerful(adjective, strong, severe, sharp)
2
rigorous(adjective, severe, unpleasant, vicious)
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