29 entries under punishing topic. ×

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agonizing(verb, adjective, pain, sick, painful)
13
torturing(verb, adjective, painful, distressing, disturbing)
9
distressing(verb, adjective, disturbing, paining)
7
afflicting(verb, paining)
5
chastening(verb, adjective)
5
confining(verb, adjective)
5
crucifying(verb, adjective)
5
disciplining(verb, adjective)
5
imprisoning(verb, adjective)
5
incarcerating(verb, adjective)
5
penalizing(verb, adjective)
5
persecuting(verb, adjective)
5
punishing(verb, adjective)
5
trying(verb, adjective, painful)
4
tortuous(adjective, distressing, disturbing)
3
avenging
3
burdening
3
burdensome(adjective, painful)
3
castigating
3
chastising
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