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| tough(adjective, action, strong, hard, sound) | |
| hard(adjective, strong, tough, severe, continue) | |
| severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough) | |
| harsh(adjective, strong, hard, smooth, tough) | |
| cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, unpleasant) | |
| grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficulty) | |
| dire(adjective, hard, difficult, unpleasant, complex) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| savage(adjective, unpleasant, violent, wild, vicious) | |
| strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) |
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