183 entries under severe topic. ×

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acerbic
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adamantine(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
3
bleak(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
3
cold(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
3
cutting
3
hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
3
hard-shell(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
3
hard-shelled(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
3
imperial
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rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
3
short
3
solid(adjective, correct, exact, proper)
3
stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
3
utter(adjective, harsh, exact, exceptional)
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brutal(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
2
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
2
abrupt
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basic
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brisk(adjective, stringent, drastic)
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