85 entries under stern topic. ×

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severe(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
49
rigorous(adjective, feature, strong, hard, tough)
38
rigid(adjective, characteristic, good, strong, hard)
33
harsh(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
30
scrupulous(adjective, feature, good, close, quality)
25
exacting(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough, easy)
22
stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
22
austere(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
19
demanding(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough, easy)
19
hard(adjective, strong, tough, easy, severe)
19
inflexible(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
17
close(adjective, feature, correct, slight, severe)
17
uncompromising(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
15
firm(noun, adjective, close, strong, hard)
15
punctilious(adjective, hard, correct, severe, rough)
15
tough(adjective, strong, hard, easy, severe)
14
critical(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
11
oppressive(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
10
relentless(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
10
unbending(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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