29 entries under punishing topic. ×

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distressing(verb, adjective, severe, awful, terrible)
21
torturing(verb, adjective, severe, painful, shocking)
14
anguishing(verb, adjective, pain, sick, painful)
8
afflicting(verb, paining)
8
trying(verb, adjective, tender, raw, painful)
6
burdensome(adjective, painful)
6
crucifying(verb, adjective)
6
persecuting(verb, adjective)
5
chastening(verb, adjective)
5
confining(verb, adjective)
5
disciplining(verb, adjective)
5
imprisoning(verb, adjective)
5
incarcerating(verb, adjective)
5
penalizing(verb, adjective)
5
punishing(verb, adjective)
4
tortuous(adjective, distressing, disturbing, unbearable)
3
avenging
3
burdening
3
castigating
3
chastising
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