119 entries under intense topic. ×

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cold(adjective, calm, mean, hard, cool)
14
strong(adjective, hard, tough, violent)
13
inclement(adjective, hard, cool, tough, keen)
13
raw(adjective, hard, cool, keen, sharp)
12
bleak(adjective, appearance, hard, cool, tough)
12
powerful(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh)
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penetrating(adjective, strong, cool, keen, sharp)
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stinging(adjective, strong, cool, keen, sharp)
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bad(adjective, offensive, terrible, foul)
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excessive(adjective, strong, great, harsh)
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close(adjective, strong, correct, harsh, solid)
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icy(adjective, hard, cool, tough, keen)
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earnest(adjective, calm, quiet, set, strong)
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brisk(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
6
burning(adjective, painful, sickness, ache)
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crisp(adjective, clear, cool, tough, keen)
6
ferocious(adjective, mean, hard, rough, harsh)
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forceful(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh)
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forcible(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh)
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great(adjective, strong, harsh, terrible)
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