13
rigour
12
inclemency(noun, harshness, conformity, strictness, sternness)
12
rigorousness(noun, easy, condition, discipline, firmness)
12
sternness(noun, easy, condition, violence, discipline)
11
strictness(noun, easy, condition, discipline, firmness)
10
asperity(noun, force, passion, energy, rise)
10
cruelty
10
gravity(noun, concern, importance, harshness, strictness)
10
stringency(noun, easy, condition, discipline, firmness)
9
acrimony(noun, force, passion, rise, anger)
9
astringency(noun, simplicity, dullness, sharpness, bitterness)
9
hardship(noun, abuse, misery, suffering, cruelty)
9
sharpness(noun, force, attack, power, passion)
8
acuteness(noun, force, attack, power, passion)
8
oppressiveness(noun, difficulty, oppression, domination, dictatorship)
8
plainness(noun, ease, simplicity, dullness, facility)
8
rigidity(noun, easy, condition, discipline, firmness)
8
seriousness(noun, concern, importance, harshness, gravity)
8
simplicity(noun, ease, dullness, facility, harshness)
7
roughness(noun, force, attack, power, disorder)
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