89 entries under painful topic. ×

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sore(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, tender)
7
anguishing(verb, adjective, paining)
7
burning(adjective, strong, hard, great, severe)
7
chafing(verb, adjective, paining)
7
cruel(adjective, hard, cutting, hurtful)
7
hurtful(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, tender)
7
raw(adjective, hard, cool, severe, keen)
7
torturing(verb, adjective, paining)
7
wrenching(verb, adjective, paining)
6
acute(adjective, strong, keen, sharp)
6
gnawing
6
harrowing(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
6
withering
5
annoying(adjective, tender, pain, uncomfortable)
5
arduous(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
5
grievous(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
5
inflaming(verb, adjective, paining)
5
tingly(adjective, burning, sensation, prickly)
4
aggravating(adjective, pain)
4
disagreeable(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
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