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burdensome(adjective, cruel, disorderly, unruly, domineering)
1
choking
1
constrictive
1
contrary
1
counterproductive
1
crosswise
1
cruel(adjective, domineering, tyrannical)
1
demanding(adjective, cruel, disorderly, unruly, domineering)
1
depressing(adjective, cruel, domineering, tyrannical)
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disheartening(adjective, cruel, domineering, tyrannical)
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dispiriting(adjective, cruel, domineering, tyrannical)
1
exclusive
1
fascistic
1
feudal
1
grievous(adjective, cruel, domineering, tyrannical)
1
heavy(adjective, cruel, disorderly, unruly, domineering)
1
heavy-handed(adjective, cruel, domineering, tyrannical)
1
hindering
1
hindersome
1
imperative
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