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flinch - Make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain

Debbie was very brave and didn’t flinch when the nurse put the needle in her arm to give her the flu shot.

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excruciating - Intensely painful

Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.

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writhe - Make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body

The soccer player writhed in pain on the ground after spraining his ankle.

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cramps - A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.

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Burden - something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.

Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.

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torment - Severe physical or mental suffering

Sufferers of depression must deal with the torment of their own thoughts on a regular basis.

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ordeal - A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

Knowing it was a fight to the death, the gladiator realized that this was an ordeal he would have to overcome if he wanted to survive.

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tragic - Something very sad often involving suffering.

The story of how Oedipus mistakenly killed his father and married his mother is a tragic story.

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Bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

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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

Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.

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inflammation - A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.

The redness of the big toe was caused by an infection, and the inflammation was visible and painful.

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anguish - Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

With her personal and professional life in disarray, Jenny's anguish was often too much for her to bear.