6
intense(adjective, endured)
6
miserable(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
6
offensive(adjective, severe, obscure, unpleasant, awful)
6
pressing(adjective, firm, prompt, big, important)
6
raw(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
sharp(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
somber(adjective, dull, sad, dark, gloomy)
6
threatening(tough, difficult, warning, menacing, unfavorable)
6
throbbing(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
6
uncomfortable(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
5
abhorrent(adjective, endured)
5
adverse(adjective, dreadful, adversity, threatening, unfortunate)
5
beastly(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
5
bodeful(adjective, black, baleful, arouse bad emotions)
5
clamorous(adjective, firm, important, extreme, serious)
5
crucial(adjective, severe, important, significant, extreme)
5
damnable(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
5
disgusting(adjective, endured)
5
distasteful(adjective, hard, severe, tender, unpleasant)
5
dreary(dull, dark, gloomy)
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