4
wrench
4
wresting(noun, verb, separation, withdrawal, removal)
3
afflicting(verb, paining)
3
besetting(adjective, painful)
3
biting(adjective, painful)
3
bitter(adjective, painful)
3
burdensome(adjective, painful)
3
crushing(adjective, painful)
3
discomforting(verb, paining)
3
gnawing(adjective, painful)
3
hurting(verb, paining)
3
oppressive(adjective, painful)
3
piercing(adjective, painful)
3
pulling(noun, verb, separation, withdrawal, removal)
3
severe(adjective, painful)
3
sore(adjective, painful)
3
stabbing(adjective, painful)
3
stitching(verb, paining)
3
troublesome(adjective, painful)
3
wring
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