11
adamant(adjective, unyielding)
11
stubborn(adjective, weak, soft, obstinate, unyielding)
7
harsh(adjective, calm, soft, low)
6
power(noun, control, weakness, inactivity, domination)
5
courageous(weak, cowardly)
5
suffering
4
dogged(adjective, determined, persistent)
4
firm(adjective, weak, obscure, uncertain, inflexible)
4
hard(adjective, adverb, kind, gentle, bright)
4
obstinate(adjective, soft, determined, stubborn)
3
indomitable(adjective, steadfast, unyielding)
3
inflexible(adjective, soft, stubborn)
3
persistent(adjective, determined)
3
resolute
3
strong
3
vitality(weakness, lethargy)
2
rigid(adjective, severe, stiff, strict)
2
balky
2
contumacious
2
defiant
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