47 entries under adjective topic. ×

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agonizing(verb, severe, sharp, pain)
10
distressing(verb, strong, violent, shocking)
10
excruciating(strong, severe, sharp, pain)
10
severe
9
painful(severe, sharp, intense, shocking)
9
torturing(verb, severe, shocking, distressing)
7
acute(strong, severe, sharp, pain)
7
harrowing(severe, shocking, distressing, upsetting)
7
tormenting(verb, severe, shocking, distressing)
7
wrenching(verb, paining)
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torturous(severe, shocking, demanding, distressing)
5
piercing
4
intense(severe, sharp, distressing, penetrating)
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oppressive
3
harsh
2
exquisite(strong, severe, sharp, intense)
2
unbearable(severe, agonizing, excruciating)
1
burdensome
1
dashing
1
distorting
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