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hoarse(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
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inflexible(adjective, set, strong, tough)
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insensible(adjective, strong, tough, sturdy)
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jarring(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
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not smooth(expression, adjective, idiom, severe)
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rasping(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
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rusty(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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sour(adjective, severe, evil, sharp)
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stridulous(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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stringent(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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unpleasant(adjective, tough, severe, evil)
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unsparing(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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wearisome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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acrid(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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bad-tempered(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
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caterwauling(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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clashing(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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cracked(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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creaking(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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croaking(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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