16 entries under distressing topic. ×

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torturing(verb, adjective, severe, shocking)
7
harrowing(adjective, severe, shocking, upsetting)
7
tormenting(verb, adjective, severe, shocking)
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torturous(adjective, severe, shocking, demanding)
5
anguishing(verb, disturbing, paining)
4
fierce(strong, sharp, intense, violent, demanding)
4
intense(adjective, severe, sharp, penetrating)
2
suffering(verb, disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
2
tearing(severe, shocking, upsetting, disturbing)
1
extreme(adjective, severe, disturbing, unbearable)
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disturbing(shocking, upsetting, unbearable, excruciating)
0
struggling(disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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tortuous(disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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vehement(disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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very painful(expression, disturbing)
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violent(strong, severe, disturbing, unbearable)
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