34 words across 1 groups
| flinch |
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain (verb)
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| wince |
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress (verb)
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| writhe |
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body (verb)
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| anguish |
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering (noun)
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| pang |
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion (noun)
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| peeve |
A cause of annoyance (noun)
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| throes |
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change (noun)
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| torment |
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering (verb)
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| grueling |
Extremely tiring and demanding (adjective)
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| ordeal |
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one (noun)
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| excruciating |
Intensely painful (adjective)
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| exasperating |
Intensely irritating; infuriating (adjective)
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| angst |
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general (noun)
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| agony |
Extreme physical or mental suffering (noun)
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| cramps |
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles (noun)
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| impoverished |
Very poor. (adjective)
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| tragic |
Something very sad often involving suffering. (adjective)
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| humiliated |
To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others. (adjective)
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| torment |
Severe physical or mental suffering (noun)
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| afflicted |
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical. (adjective)
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| bruise |
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage. (noun)
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| burden |
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty. (noun)
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| exile |
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons. (noun)
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| hardship |
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter. (noun)
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| humbling |
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations. (adjective)
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| plague |
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges. (verb)
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| plight |
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity. (noun)
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| shackles |
A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement. (noun)
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| strenuous |
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action. (adjective)
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| trauma |
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event. (noun)
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| inflammation |
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection. (noun)
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| agonizing |
Something that causes great physical or mental pain. (adjective)
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| traumatic |
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain. (adjective)
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| affliction |
Something that causes pain or suffering. (noun)
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