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32 entries under hard topic. ×

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severe(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh)
3
austere(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
3
stringent(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
cruel(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
abusive(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
brutal(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
grim(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
pitiless(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
ruthless(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
stern(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
unfeeling(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
unkind(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
1
mean(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
1
relentless(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
1
tough(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
0
bitter(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
0
comfortless(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
0
dour(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
0
cussed(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
0
discourteous(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
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