158 entries under painful topic. ×

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torturing
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antagonistic(adjective, tough, nasty, harsh, hostile)
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bruised(adjective, tender, uncomfortable)
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challenging(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, awkward)
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devastating(adjective, harsh, intense, terrible, extreme)
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difficile(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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herculean(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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immense(adjective, great, tough, huge)
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inflaming
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irritated(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
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no picnic(expression, hard, tough, difficult)
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perverse(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, wicked)
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potent(adjective, clear, tough, sharp, harsh)
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prickly(adjective, sharp, burning, acute)
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rancorous(adjective, mean, tough, nasty, harsh)
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tender(adjective, raw, burning, sore)
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titanic(tough, problematic, trying)
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wearisome(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, grim)
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woeful
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wrenching
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