78 entries under shocking topic. ×

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sepulchral(adjective, awful, grim, upsetting)
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unnatural(awful, immoral, grim, atrocious)
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anemic(awful, grim, upsetting, frightening)
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ashen(awful, violent, grim, explicit)
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bloody(adjective, violent, horrible, explicit)
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funereal(dull, awful, terrible, gloomy, miserable)
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pallid(awful, grim, upsetting, frightening)
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unpleasant(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
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bloodless(awful, grim, upsetting, frightening)
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deep(violent, explicit, sensational)
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dim(dull, awful, gloomy, miserable, grim)
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distinct(violent, explicit, sensational)
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distressing(tough, nasty, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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dreadful pale(expression, awful, grim, upsetting)
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exaggerated(violent, explicit, sensational)
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explicit
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faint(awful, grim, upsetting, frightening)
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fiery(violent, explicit, sensational)
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graphic(violent, explicit, sensational)
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juicy(explicit, sensational)
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