| absorbing | (adjective) capable of arousing and holding the attention | Synonyms: engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting |
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| disturbing | (adjective) causing distress or worry or anxiety | Synonyms: distressful, distressing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome, worrying |
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| numbing | (adjective) causing numbness or insensitivity | - |
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| perturbing | (adjective) causing distress or worry or anxiety | Synonyms: distressful, distressing, disturbing, troubling, worrisome, worrying |
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| probing | (adjective) diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation | Synonyms: inquisitory, searching |
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| stabbing | (adjective) causing physical or especially psychological injury | Synonyms: wounding |
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| (adjective) painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | Synonyms: cutting, keen, knifelike, lancinate, lancinating, piercing |
| throbbing | (adjective) pounding or beating strongly or violently | - |
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