12
quelling(noun, verb, defeating)
11
squashing(verb, pulping)
9
suppression(noun, removal, elimination, expulsion)
9
mashing(verb, pulping)
7
beating(verb, pasting, defeating)
7
smashing(adjective, relentless, trembling, oppressive, shaking)
6
trouncing(noun, verb, squeeze, pasting, defeating)
6
grinding(noun, severe, harsh, heavy, painful)
6
grueling(adjective, painful)
5
burdensome(adjective, painful, troublesome)
5
humbling(verb, defeating)
5
compression
5
oppressive(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
5
overpowering(verb, adjective, defeating)
5
routing(verb, adjective, pasting, defeating)
5
subduing(noun, verb, defeating)
5
troublesome(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
4
besetting(adjective, painful)
4
bruising(noun, verb, pulping)
4
conquering(verb, adjective, defeating)
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