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07-06-2007, 08:42 PM
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Scribe
Join Date: Feb 2007
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crippling
blazing
debilitating
searing
Although it's not so "instantaneous", I think acute might work well.
"The burly man swung a punch at my face. His fist slammed into my nose and sent an acute pain that crippled my entire being through my head ."
I don't know. Those sentences were a fabrication on the spot. Take it or leave. Mhm.
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07-08-2007, 11:31 AM
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My first thought was comparing it to crotch kicking pain, but that's just me.
I know it's not a 'word' but it was the first thought that came to mind. Though I doubt it helps any.
Ken
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07-08-2007, 07:34 PM
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Ink Slinger
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Originally Posted by riversource
I'm looking for a word that means that feeling you get when someone punches you in the nose. It's that feeling that's sort of worse than regular pain because it somehow puts a stop to everything else in your head for a moment, do i make sense?
I'm sure i've heard a specific word for this but can't remember what it was. I've tried the OED but without knowing what the word is it's a bit useless.
Any ideas?
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I can't help with "The Word" but when you hit this type of wall, the following link can be helpful:
http://www.onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml
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07-09-2007, 04:31 PM
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Prolific Writer
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the only word I can think of is a major 'OUCH'
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07-16-2007, 09:36 AM
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Best Seller
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Tamworth NSW Australia
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Originally Posted by Foxee
'sozzled'
I have to use this word, now. I really like it!
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In Australia the word "sozzled" means 'Drunk' as in over the limit, wasted, pissed, etc.
I guess you could use the word, but it could be confusing when you sell your millions of books over here - unless you explained that he felt as if he were drunk!
cheers from down under 
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07-16-2007, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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ouchy
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