77 entries under severe topic. ×

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sharp(adjective, strong, rough, nasty)
21
acerbic(adjective, taste, sharp, harsh)
16
harsh(adjective, strong, tough, sharp)
15
acrimonious(adjective, strong, tough, nasty)
15
caustic(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh)
14
piquant(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant)
13
acidulous(adjective, taste, sharp, harsh)
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cutting(verb, adjective, strong, sharp)
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astringent(adjective, sharp, harsh, speech)
10
keen(adjective, strong, sharp, intense)
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dry(adjective, taste, sharp, unpleasant)
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sarcastic(adjective, strong, sharp, speech)
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incisive(adjective, strong, sharp, intense)
7
short(adjective, effect, bitter, sour)
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abrupt(adjective, open, rough, rude)
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brusque(adjective, open, tough, rough)
6
curt(adjective, open, rough, rude)
6
severe(adjective, sharp, caustic, cutting)
6
stinging(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh)
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gruff
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