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treble(sharp, intense, high, loud)
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cold(cool, severe, keen, sharp)
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cruel(painful, endured)
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exquisite(strong, severe, sharp, intense)
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grievous(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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poignant(feeling, strong, sharp, powerful)
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screeching
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sore(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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unbearable(painful, endured)
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uncomfortable(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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bleak(cool, severe, keen, sharp)
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discriminating(sharp, smart, sensitive, intelligent)
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earsplitting(sharp, intense, loud, penetrating)
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fierce(strong, great, sharp, harsh)
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high(strong, sharp, intense, high)
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hurting(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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insufferable(painful, endured)
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noisy(strong, sound, harsh, vulgar)
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pungent(feeling, strong, great, sharp)
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screaming(funny, loud, amusing, strident)
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