30 entries under distressing topic. ×

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harmful(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
16
pernicious(adjective, help, bad, dreadful)
15
deleterious(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
14
injurious(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
12
damaging(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
11
baneful(adjective, adverse, harmful, injurious)
11
deadly(adjective, bad, destruction, painful, suffering)
10
noxious(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
9
detrimental(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
9
hurtful(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
7
bad(adjective, negative, inappropriate, harmful)
7
poisonous(adjective, bad, harmful, injurious)
6
evil(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, harsh)
6
prejudicial(adjective, bad, negative, harmful)
5
mischievous(adjective, negative, harmful, injurious)
4
dangerous(adjective, bad, harmful, injurious)
3
unhealthy(adjective, harmful, injurious, damaging)
2
disadvantageous(adjective, negative, harmful, injurious)
2
nocuous(adjective, negative, harmful, injurious)
1
iniquitous(bad, harmful, damaging, deadly)
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