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