10
biting(verb, adjective, painful, snapping)
9
stabbing(adjective, sharp, big, painful)
7
piercing(adjective, big, painful)
6
chafing(verb, adjective, painful)
6
severe(adjective, painful)
6
stinging(adjective, painful)
5
acute(adjective, big, painful)
5
aching(adjective, painful)
5
agonizing(adjective, painful)
5
cramping(adjective, painful)
5
excruciating(adjective, painful)
5
harrowing(adjective, painful)
4
hurtful(adjective, painful)
4
painful(adjective, painful)
4
sharp(adjective, big)
4
shooting(adjective, big)
4
tormenting(adjective, painful)
3
anguishing(adjective, painful)
3
arduous(adjective, painful)
2
besetting(adjective, painful)
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