75 entries under painful topic. ×

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hurtful(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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hurting(verb, adjective, sickness, ache)
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irritating(verb, adjective, upsetting, annoying)
9
throbbing(verb, adjective, sickness, ache)
8
aggravating(verb, adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
8
chafing(verb, adjective, aggravating, paining)
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anguishing(verb, adjective, pain, sick)
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arduous(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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grievous(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
7
insufferable(adjective, endured)
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sharp(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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sore(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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stinging(verb, adjective, tender, raw)
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uncomfortable(adjective, tender, sick, raw)
7
upsetting(verb, adjective, aggravating)
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burning(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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caustic(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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horrendous(adjective, endured)
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inflamed(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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odious(adjective, endured)
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