151 entries under harsh topic. ×

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by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, hard)
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callous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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disciplinary(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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flinty(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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implacable(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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iron-fisted(adjective, severe, firm, stiff)
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ironclad(adjective, set, hard, severe)
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remorseless(adjective, cruel, determined, fierce)
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steely(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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unforgiving(adjective, hard, rough, cruel)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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arduous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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binding(adjective, set, severe, stiff)
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bound(adjective, strong, flat, certain)
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bound and determined(expression, adjective, idiom, cruel)
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bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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by the numbers(expression, adjective, idiom, severe)
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compelling(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid)
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dead set on(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, severe)
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