5
wring(verb, turn, twist, bump, pull)
5
yank(noun, verb, turn, twist, grasp)
4
bite(noun, verb, pain, grasp, ache)
4
compress(verb, catch, grasp, grip, squeeze)
4
gall(pain, physical pain)
4
gnaw(annoy, irritate, nettle, physical pain)
4
gripe(pain, physical pain, pang, stitch)
4
hurt(noun, verb, reduce, ruin, damage)
4
lop(noun, verb, excitement, agitation, nervousness)
4
pain(noun, verb, squeeze, pinch, knot)
4
pick off(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
4
pierce
4
press(verb, squeeze, nip)
4
prick(annoy, pain, irritate, nettle, physical pain)
4
screw(verb, turn, twist, pull, sprain)
4
torment(noun, squeeze, physical pain)
4
tug(noun, verb, turn, twist, grasp)
3
agonize
3
alteration(noun, improvement, modification, changes, rectification)
3
catch(noun, verb, grasp, pull, grip)
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