8
problem(noun, trouble, situation, circumstance)
8
punishing(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
rigorous(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
rough(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
severe(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
strenuous(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
taxing(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
tiring(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
toilsome(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
tough(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
trying(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
8
uphill(adjective, characteristic, difficulty, hardship)
7
grief(noun, trouble, difficulty, situation, problem)
7
pain(noun, trouble, difficulty, situation, problem)
7
torment(noun, trouble, difficulty, situation, problem)
7
trouble(noun, difficulty, situation, hardship, calamity)
3
adversity(noun, difficulty, situation, hardship, calamity)
3
anguish(noun, difficulty, situation, hardship, calamity)
3
bind(noun, trouble, situation, problem, circumstance)
3
blow(noun, difficulty, situation, hardship, calamity)
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