41 entries under stinging topic. ×

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tingling(verb, adjective, sharp)
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troublesome(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
3
trying(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
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awful(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
2
bruised(adjective, sharp, delicate, tender, painful)
2
caustic(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, tender)
2
dire(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
2
dreadful(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
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prickling(verb, adjective, sharp)
2
prickly(adjective, rough, painful, burning, sore)
2
terrible(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
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afflictive(adjective, tender, pain, raw, burning)
1
difficult(adjective, tender, raw, burning, sore)
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acrid(adjective, sharp)
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distasteful(adjective, tender, raw, burning, sore)
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hard(adjective, tender, raw, burning, sore)
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laborious(adjective, tender, raw, burning, sore)
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pungent(adjective, sharp)
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reeking(adjective, sharp)
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tedious(adjective, tender, raw, burning, sore)
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