101 entries under painful topic. ×

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uncomfortable(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
9
biting(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
9
throbbing(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
9
unpleasant(adjective, difficult, harsh, tender, cruel)
9
wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, difficult)
8
stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
tormenting(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
7
harrowing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, tender)
7
hurtful(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
7
terrible(adjective, difficult, tender, awkward, raw)
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awful(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
burning(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
caustic(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
distressing(adjective, difficult, harsh, tender, cruel)
6
dreadful(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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extreme(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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hurting(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
inflamed(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
raw(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
sharp(adjective, harsh, tender, cruel, course)
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