43
harsh(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
31
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
28
severe(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
27
strict(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
18
rigid(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
17
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
17
austere(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
16
hard(adjective, tough, severe, rough, firm)
14
draconian(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
12
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
9
tough(adjective, hard, severe, firm, difficult)
9
binding(adjective, sound, reasonable, severe, rational)
9
demanding(adjective, severe, rigid, tight)
9
exact(adjective, severe, strict, specific, accurate)
9
inflexible(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
9
acrimonious(adjective, strong, tough, severe, sharp)
9
dour(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
9
forceful(verb, adjective, strong, severe, powerful)
9
poignant(verb, adjective, rigid, tight, compelling)
9
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