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pinch(verb, trouble, fix, worry)
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squeeze(force, difficulty, burden, weight)
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anxiousness(disorder, anxiety, confusion, feelings)
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burn(verb, upset, cut, hurt)
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damage(verb, upset, break, cut)
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disquietude(trouble, disorder, worry, regard)
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shock(verb, upset, trouble, cut)
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straits(pass, difficulty, failure, want)
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agitation(trouble, disorder, defeat, worry)
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bite(verb, upset, trouble, cut)
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bummer(trouble, worry, difficulty, pain)
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cramp(verb, trouble, hurt, bother)
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cross(verb, upset, trouble, disturb)
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downer(trouble, worry, concern, difficulty)
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dread(trouble, worry, concern, anxiety)
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drive(force, excitement, fervor, ardor)
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gripe(verb, upset, trouble, hurt)
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harrow(verb, upset, trouble, hurt)
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headache(trouble, worry, passion, concern)
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inflame(verb, upset, trouble, disturb)
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