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| harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, great) | |
| hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, easy) | |
| tough(adjective, clear, bad, strong, hard) | |
| cruel(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard) | |
| grievous(adjective, help, hard, tough, difficult) | |
| strict(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough) | |
| austere(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong) | |
| painful(adjective, bad, hard, tough, sharp) | |
| stern(adjective, appearance, mean, hard, tough) | |
| rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, correct) | |
| rough(adjective, mean, bad, strong, hard) | |
| intense(adjective, clear, strong, cool, great) | |
| sharp(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool) | |
| rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, correct) | |
| nasty(adjective, bad, hard, tough, difficult) | |
| rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough) | |
| stubborn(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough) | |
| cutting(verb, adjective, mean, strong, cool) | |
| distressing(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, tender) | |
| grim(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard) |
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