possible profanity
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notch(verb, score, scratch, wound, slash)
3
pin(verb, sharpness)
3
prick up
3
prolong the agony(expression, idiom)
3
provoke(verb, upset, drive, bother, cause)
3
push(verb, drive, press, encourage, provoke)
3
put to torture(expression, idiom)
3
rack(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, disturb)
3
rasp(score, graze)
3
ride herd on(expression, idiom)
3
rouse(verb, upset, bother, encourage, annoy)
3
rowel(verb, drive, sound, push, provoke)
3
skewer
3
spasm(noun, hurt, distress, pain, tenderness)
3
thorn(noun, top, sharp, head, spur)
3
thrill(sting, prickle, sensations of touch)
3
throe(noun, hurt, distress, pain, tenderness)
3
tip
3
tweak(annoy, pain, irritate, nettle, physical pain)
3
twist the knife(expression, idiom)
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