66 entries under violent topic. ×

43
severe(adjective, appearance, mean, hard, tough)
35
hard(adjective, person, mean, tough, easy)
25
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
24
cruel(adjective, person, appearance, mean, hard)
16
relentless(adjective, appearance, mean, severe, harsh)
14
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
14
demanding(adjective, hard, easy, severe, rough)
12
brutal(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
11
unforgiving(adjective, mean, hard, severe, rough)
10
mean(adjective, person, hard, severe, sharp)
9
malevolent(adjective, person, mean, severe, harsh)
9
rugged(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
bitter(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
5
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
fierce(adjective, mean, hard, severe, rough)
3
brutish(brutal, ferocious)
3
dangerous(brutal, ferocious)
3
intense(adjective, severe, sober, serious)
3
savage(adjective, mean, hard, severe, rough)
2
arduous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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