Synonyms|297Antonyms|32|Broader|2Narrower|0Related|142
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imprisoning(verb, adjective)
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harsh(adjective, hard, difficult, persistent, demanding)
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incarcerating(verb, adjective)
6
strenuous(adjective, hard, difficult, demanding, exhausting)
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tiring(adjective, hard, difficult, tedious, demanding)
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agonizing(verb, adjective)
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anguishing(verb, adjective)
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burdening(verb, penalizing)
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confining(verb, adjective)
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crucifying(verb, adjective)
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demanding(adjective, hard, difficult, strenuous, exhausting)
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disciplinary(adjective, reward, corrective, penal, vengeful)
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distressing(verb, adjective)
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executing
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exhausting(adjective, hard, difficult, demanding, strenuous)
5
persecuting(verb, adjective)
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punitory(adjective, reward, punishment, disciplinary, penal)
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sentencing(noun, verb)
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torturous(adjective, severe, demanding, exhausting, tormenting)
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fatiguing(adjective, hard, difficult, demanding, exhausting)
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