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biting(verb, adjective, attack, strong, hard)
22
sharp(adjective, attack, strong, hard, cool)
15
severe(adjective, strong, cool, keen, sharp)
15
smarting(noun, verb, adjective, hard, hurt)
14
caustic(adjective, attack, strong, hard, respect)
12
agonizing(verb, adjective, strong, powerful)
12
piercing(adjective, strong, cool, severe, keen)
11
painful(adjective, hard, sharp, raw)
10
aching(noun, verb, adjective, hard, hurt)
10
hurting(verb, adjective, raw, painful)
10
throbbing(noun, verb, adjective, hard, hurt)
9
tormenting(verb, adjective, raw, painful)
8
distressing(verb, adjective, raw, painful)
8
excruciating(adjective, raw, painful, burning)
8
sore(adjective, hard, severe, nasty)
7
burning(adjective, strong, hard, great, severe)
7
hurtful(adjective, hard, severe, nasty)
7
raw(adjective, hard, cool, severe, keen)
6
harrowing(adjective, raw, painful, burning)
5
annoying(adjective, pain, painful, uncomfortable)
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