4
crushing(verb, adjective, pulping)
3
bruise
3
masculine
3
wounding
2
appalling
2
mashing(verb, pulping)
2
muscular(adjective, strong, sturdy, stout, brawny)
2
shocking
2
squashing(verb, pulping)
1
able-bodied(strong, vigorous, sturdy, robust, stout)
1
abrading
1
aching
1
anguishing
1
antagonistic
1
athletic(strong, vigorous, sturdy, robust, stout)
1
battering
1
beefcake(adjective, strong, sturdy, stout, brawny)
1
beefy(strong, sturdy, stout, brawny, husky)
1
blemish(noun, stain, staining)
1
blemishing
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