2
dominant(adjective, strong, authority, energetic, violent)
2
double-edged
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escharotic
2
fierce(adjective, harsh, cruel, determined, persistent)
2
firm(noun, adjective, set, hard, tough)
2
fuddled
2
gruff(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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hard-nosed(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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imperious
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incisive
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influential(adjective, strong, authority, powerful, dynamic)
2
mean(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
mingy
2
miserly
2
obstinate(adjective, set, hard, severe, stiff)
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painful(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel, grim)
2
penetrating
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picky(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
piercing
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piquant(adjective, severe)
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