4
poignant(strong, violent)
4
sharp
4
stabbing(strong, severe, sharp, intense, violent)
4
stinging(verb, paining)
3
aching(verb, paining)
3
afflicting(verb, paining)
3
cutting(verb, strong, sharp, pain, intense)
3
grave
3
harsh(adjective, pain)
3
hurting(verb, paining)
3
paining(verb, paining)
3
shooting(strong, severe, sharp, intense, violent)
2
bitter
2
bracketing
2
corroding
2
exquisite(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, intense)
2
framing
2
grinding(verb, pain)
2
heartbreaking(shocking, upsetting, disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
2
hurtful
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