53 entries under painful topic. ×

7
oppressive
7
sore(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
6
biting(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
6
stinging(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
6
troublesome(adjective, tender, offensive, raw)
5
aching(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
5
anguishing(adjective, pain, distressing, disturbing)
5
bitter
5
burdensome
5
cramping
5
crushing(adjective, pain)
5
distressful
5
gnawing
5
hurtful(adjective, tender, offensive, raw)
5
stabbing
4
disagreeable(adjective, tender, offensive, raw)
4
irksome
4
irritating
4
smarting(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
4
throbbing(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
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