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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)
12
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
9
tough(adjective, hard, severe, firm, difficult)
9
acrimonious(adjective, strong, tough, severe, sharp)
9
dour(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
7
grim(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
7
relentless(adjective, set, hard, severe, sharp)
5
astringent(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, serious)
5
obdurate(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
5
rough(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
5
sharp(adjective, strong, hard, severe, nasty)
5
unsparing(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
4
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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