10
unbearable(adjective, severe, painful, endured, agonizing)
9
acute(adjective, painful, endured)
9
biting(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
9
hurtful(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
9
hurting(verb, adjective, painful, sickness, ache)
9
irritating(verb, adjective, painful, upsetting, annoying)
9
throbbing(verb, adjective, painful, sickness, ache)
9
vexing(verb, adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
8
aggravating(verb, adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
8
chafing(verb, adjective, painful, aggravating, paining)
8
harsh(adjective, endured)
8
pestering(verb, adjective, pain, mocking, playful)
8
teasing(verb, adjective, pain, upsetting, irritating)
7
anguishing(verb, adjective, pain, sick, painful)
7
arduous(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
7
bothering(verb, pain, mocking, playful, aggravating)
7
grievous(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
7
insufferable(adjective, painful, endured)
7
provoking(verb, adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
7
racking(verb, adjective, severe, shocking, distressing)
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