180 entries under strain topic. ×

60
torment(noun, verb, state, upset, break)
58
hurt(noun, verb, state, upset, break)
48
distress(noun, verb, activity, state, upset)
46
torture(noun, verb, state, upset, break)
33
ache(noun, verb, upset, trouble, get)
30
bother(noun, verb, business, upset, break)
28
trouble(noun, verb, business, upset, break)
24
wound(noun, verb, state, upset, break)
22
afflict(noun, verb, activity, upset, break)
21
nuisance(noun, business, trouble, person, work)
20
discomfort(noun, verb, upset, trouble, feeling)
18
annoyance(noun, trouble, bother, worry, concern)
18
aggrieve(verb, activity, upset, break, trouble)
16
grieve(verb, activity, upset, break, trouble)
16
rack(noun, verb, upset, break, trouble)
16
twinge(noun, verb, trouble, hurt, worry)
16
agonize(noun, verb, upset, break, trouble)
16
stress(noun, verb, upset, break, trouble)
15
headache(noun, business, trouble, work, bother)
15
irritation(noun, trouble, bother, worry, concern)
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