3
itchiness(noun, sensation)
3
knifelike(adjective, sharp)
3
lancinating(adjective, sharp)
3
nasty(adjective, severe, hostile, raw, hateful)
3
nipping(adjective, cool, severe, keen, sharp)
3
paining(verb, paining)
3
pang(noun, hurt, agony, discomfort, aching)
3
peppery(adjective, strong, keen, sharp, unpleasant)
3
prickliness(noun, sensation)
3
provocative
3
querulous
3
racy(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful, hot)
3
roughness(noun, sensation)
3
sensitive(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
3
smooth(adjective, sensation)
3
smoothness(noun, sensation)
3
stitching(verb, paining)
3
strong(sharp, harsh, powerful, hot, penetrating)
3
tender(adjective, raw, painful, burning, sore)
3
thrilling(adjective, sensation)
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