218 entries under cruel topic. ×

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mortal(adjective, mean, severe, harsh)
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tyrannical(adjective, hard, tough, evil, nasty)
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vindictive(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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apathetic(adjective, hard, tough, severe, cold)
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dispassionate(adjective, cold, unfeeling, unsympathetic)
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dogged(adjective, appearance, strong, harsh, terrible)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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rough(adjective, hard, severe, harsh, rude)
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rude(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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strict(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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unflinching(adjective, mean, strong, severe, harsh)
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unsparing(adjective, mean, severe, harsh)
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bitter(adjective, hard, severe, evil, sharp)
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cold-hearted(adjective, hard, tough, severe, cold)
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hardened(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
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inclement(adjective, harsh, unpleasant, vicious)
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inflexible(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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malevolent(adjective, mean, evil, nasty, harsh)
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sanguinary(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, violent)
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steely(adjective, cold, resolute, unfeeling)
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