16 entries under distressing topic. ×

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excruciating(adjective, severe, painful, shocking)
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harrowing(adjective, severe, painful, shocking)
9
anguishing(verb, painful, disturbing, tormenting)
9
torturous(adjective, severe, shocking, upsetting)
7
racking(verb, adjective, severe, shocking)
7
tormenting(verb, adjective, severe, painful, shocking)
2
tearing(severe, shocking, upsetting, disturbing)
1
extreme(adjective, severe, disturbing, unbearable)
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intense(adjective, severe, disturbing, unbearable)
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disturbing(shocking, upsetting, unbearable, excruciating)
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fierce(disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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struggling(disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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tortuous(disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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vehement(disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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very painful(expression, disturbing)
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violent(severe, disturbing, unbearable, agonizing)
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