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throbbing(noun, verb, adjective, hard, hurt)
9
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9
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, great, severe)
9
prickling(adjective, sharp, smarting)
9
stabbing(adjective, sharp, painful)
9
sting(noun, verb, hurt, agony, discomfort)
9
tormenting(verb, adjective, tender, raw, painful)
8
acerbic(adjective, attack, respect, severe, sharp)
8
distressing(verb, adjective, tender, raw, painful)
8
excruciating(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
8
incisive(adjective, strong, hard, keen, sharp)
8
penetrating(adjective, strong, hard, cool, severe)
8
rough(adjective, sensation, pungency)
8
sarcastic(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, nasty)
8
sore(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, tender)
8
sour(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, nasty)
7
anguishing(verb, adjective, painful, paining)
7
astringent(adjective, attack, respect, keen, sharp)
7
burning(adjective, strong, hard, great, severe)
7
chafing(verb, adjective, painful, paining)
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