pain

/pˈeɪn/

Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of pain

Find Rhymes Find Homophones

Definitions

Noun
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension"
Noun
emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; "the pain of loneliness"
Noun
a somatic sensation of acute discomfort; "as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain"
Noun
a bothersome annoying person; "that kid is a terrible pain"
Noun
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer"; "a bit of a bother"; "he''s not a friend, he''s an infliction"
Verb
cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
Verb
cause emotional anguish or make miserable; "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"
Back to Top