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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
9
oppressive(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
arduous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
relentless(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
8
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
8
unbending(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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dour(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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firm(noun, adjective, strong, hard, complete)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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inexorable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
unrelenting(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
Draconian(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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extreme(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, brutal)
5
puritanical(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
5
unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, grim)
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