116 entries under severe topic. ×

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hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
12
merciless(adjective, mean, rough, difficult)
11
cruel(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
11
relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
10
stern(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
9
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
9
unmerciful(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel)
8
ruthless(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel)
8
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
8
tough(adjective, strong, hard, rough)
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exacting(adjective, tough, rough, firm)
7
unforgiving(adjective, person, mean, harsh)
6
inclement(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
6
inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
6
pitiless(adjective, person, mean, harsh)
6
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
6
stringent(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
6
unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
6
unsympathetic(adjective, person, mean, tough)
5
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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