20 entries under paining topic. ×

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agonizing(verb, adjective, severe, sharp, pain)
10
distressing(verb, adjective, strong, violent, shocking)
9
torturing(verb, adjective, severe, shocking, distressing)
7
tormenting(verb, adjective, severe, shocking, distressing)
7
wrenching(verb, adjective)
5
anguishing(verb, distressing, disturbing)
4
cramping
4
stinging
3
aching
3
afflicting
3
hurting
3
paining
2
smarting
2
suffering(verb, distressing, disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
2
throbbing
1
chafing
1
discomforting
1
inflaming
1
irritating
1
stitching
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