11 entries under shocking topic. ×

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agonizing(verb, adjective, severe, sharp, pain)
10
distressing(verb, adjective, strong, violent)
10
excruciating(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, pain)
9
painful(adjective, severe, sharp, intense)
9
torturing(verb, adjective, severe, distressing)
7
harrowing(adjective, severe, distressing, upsetting)
7
tormenting(verb, adjective, severe, distressing)
6
torturous(adjective, severe, demanding, distressing)
2
heartbreaking(upsetting, disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
2
tearing(severe, distressing, upsetting, disturbing)
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disturbing(distressing, upsetting, unbearable, excruciating)
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