27 entries under harsh topic. ×

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severe(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
7
vindictive(adjective, severe, cruel, punishment)
4
vengeful(adjective, severe, cruel, reactive)
3
merciless(adjective, severe, cruel, reactive)
2
cruel(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
brutal(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
hard(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
implacable(adjective, severe, cruel, reactive)
2
pitiless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
ruthless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
unfeeling(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
unkind(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
1
hurtful(severe, cruel)
1
relentless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
1
unforgiving(adjective, severe, cruel, reactive)
0
bestial(severe, cruel)
0
bloodthirsty(severe, cruel)
0
coldhearted(severe, cruel)
0
heartless(severe, cruel)
0
inhumane(severe, cruel)
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