11 entries under shocking topic. ×

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agonizing(adjective, severe, painful, disturbing)
11
excruciating(adjective, severe, painful, distressing)
11
harrowing(adjective, severe, painful, distressing)
9
torturous(adjective, severe, distressing, upsetting)
7
racking(verb, adjective, severe, distressing)
7
tormenting(verb, adjective, severe, painful)
5
distressing(adjective, upsetting, disturbing, unbearable)
4
painful(adjective, severe, painful, upsetting)
2
tearing(severe, distressing, upsetting, disturbing)
0
disturbing(distressing, upsetting, unbearable, excruciating)
0
heartbreaking(upsetting, disturbing, unbearable, excruciating)
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