2
full head of steam(noun, expression, idiom, trouble, force)
2
galvanism(power, energy, heat, current, excitation)
2
go(noun, verb, energy, struggle, determination)
2
hassle(noun, worry, strain, fight, dispute)
2
heebie-jeebies(noun, trouble, worry, concern, anxiety)
2
high pressure(expression, idiom, excitation)
2
impetus(noun, trouble, force, power, strength)
2
inclination
2
intension
2
misgiving(noun, trouble, worry, concern, strain)
2
nerve
2
obligation(noun, trouble, force, power, strength)
2
overextension(noun, worry, strain, anxiety, limit)
2
overstress
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pain(noun, worry, anxiety, burden, stress)
2
pinch(disaster, tragedy, crisis)
2
pow(noun, trouble, power, strength, energy)
2
press(noun, trouble, force, strain, difficulty)
2
protest(noun, discontent, turbulence, contention, strife)
2
quarrel(noun, fight, dispute, split, division)
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