4
agony(noun, difficulty, distress, pain, torment)
4
crucifixion(noun, torment, anguish, punishment, torture)
4
distress(noun, trouble, worry, damage, harm)
4
expulsion(noun, torture, oppression, affliction, harassment)
4
extermination
4
hardship(noun, abuse, distress, burden, want)
4
imprisonment(noun, punishment, torture, oppression, affliction)
4
irritation(noun, distress, pain, misery, annoyance)
4
killing(noun, torture, death, oppression, affliction)
4
martyrdom(noun, torment, suffering, anguish, torture)
4
pursuit(noun, torture, oppression, harassment)
4
tribulation(noun, trouble, worry, difficulty, pain)
4
trouble(noun, worry, difficulty, distress, pain)
4
worry(noun, verb, trouble, distress, want)
3
aggravation(noun, annoyance, nuisance, pestering)
3
burden(noun, trial, suffering, punishment, misfortune)
3
hell(noun, difficulty, distress, pain, reward)
3
intolerance
3
nuisance(noun, distress, pain, misery, annoyance)
3
vexation(noun, distress, pain, misery, trial)
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