pain

[ peyn ]

/ peɪn /

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noun

physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.

a distressing sensation in a particular part of the body: a back pain.

mental or emotional suffering or torment: I am sorry my news causes you such pain.

pains,

laborious or careful efforts; assiduous care: Great pains have been taken to repair the engine perfectly.
the suffering of childbirth.

Informal. an annoying or troublesome person or thing.

verb (used with object)

to cause physical pain to; hurt.

to cause (someone) mental or emotional pain; distress: Your sarcasm pained me.

verb (used without object)

to have or give pain.

Idioms for pain

feel no pain, Informal. to be intoxicated: After all that free beer, we were feeling no pain.

on / upon / under pain of, liable to the penalty of: on pain of death.

pain in the ass, Slang: Vulgar. pain (def. 5).

pain in the neck, Informal. pain (def. 5).

Origin of pain

1250–1300; Middle English peine punishment, torture, pain <Old French <Latin poena penalty, pain <Greek poinḗ penalty

SYNONYMS FOR pain

1-3 torture, misery, torment.

2 pang, twinge, stitch.

7 afflict, torment; trouble, grieve.

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ANTONYMS FOR pain

3 joy, delight.

7 please.

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synonym study for pain

1-3. Pain , ache , agony , anguish are terms for sensations causing suffering or torment. Pain and ache usually refer to physical sensations (except heartache ); agony and anguish may be physical or mental. Pain suggests a sudden sharp twinge: a pain in one's ankle. Ache applies to a continuous pain, whether acute or dull: headache; muscular aches. Agony implies a continuous, excruciating, scarcely endurable pain: in agony from a wound. Anguish suggests not only extreme and long-continued pain, but also a feeling of despair. 4a. See care.

OTHER WORDS FROM pain

un·der·pain, nounun·pain·ing, adjective

Words nearby pain

paillasse, paillette, paillon, pai-loo, Paimio chair, pain, Paine, pained, Painesville, Paine, Thomas, painful

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Example sentences from the Web for pain

When designing, consider your potential customers’ preferences and pain points.
How to drive digital innovation necessary during the pandemic|Nick Chasinov|September 16, 2020|Search Engine Watch
Roughly 80 percent of Americans have back pain at some point in their lives.
The best thing for back pain is actually more movement|Sara Chodosh|September 16, 2020|Popular Science
Patients with myocarditis can experience chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue or a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
College athletes show signs of possible heart injury after COVID-19|Aimee Cunningham|September 11, 2020|Science News
So it was the first time that I felt real pain of losing somebody.
Sitcom Queen Tichina Arnold Got Funny to Avoid Spankings|Pallabi Munsi|September 10, 2020|Ozy

Those people reported mostly mild side effects, such as headaches, fatigue and muscle pain.
Here’s what pausing the AstraZeneca-Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial really means|Aimee Cunningham|September 9, 2020|Science News
He closed his eyes, imagining the virgins, imagining away the pain in his head and groin.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Throughout all the stories of loss and pain with the Chief, there was barely a trace of emotion.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Just two young kids experiencing the panic, pain, and then the miracle, of new birth.
Jesus Wasn’t Born Rich. Think About It.|Gene Robinson|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nowhere to be found is the anguish, the drama, the pain of an athlete on that level who considering walking away.
The Story of the World’s Greatest Cricket Player|William O’Connor|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The holidays are upon us, time for family, for love and pain, togetherness and loss.
The Stacks: Sell the Overcoat, Keep the Dignity|Paul Hemphill|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I had scarcely reached the summit of the headland when I heard a cry of pain.
The Passion for Life|Joseph Hocking
He put his hand on her shoulder and asked her if she was in any pain.
Peck's Compendium of Fun|George W. Peck
Prior to the development of a quittor there is always swelling at the coronet, accompanied with heat and pain.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture
I do not remember much else about it; indeed, the pain in my arm was so sharp that I had no eyes for physical features.
Ayesha|H. Rider Haggard
That we shall some day smile at a fancy makes the present pain none the less poignant.
Patty's Perversities|Arlo Bates

British Dictionary definitions for pain

pain

/ (peɪn) /

noun

the sensation of acute physical hurt or discomfort caused by injury, illness, etc

emotional suffering or mental distress

on pain of subject to the penalty of

Also called: pain in the neck, (taboo) pain in the arse informal a person or thing that is a nuisance

verb (tr)

to cause (a person) distress, hurt, grief, anxiety, etc

informal to annoy; irritate

Word Origin for pain

C13: from Old French peine, from Latin poena punishment, grief, from Greek poinē penalty

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with pain

pain

In addition to the idioms beginning with pain

pain in the neck

also see:

at pains
feel no pain
for one's pains
growing pains
no pain, no gain
on pain of

Medical definitions for pain

pain

[ pān ]

n.

An unpleasant sensation occurring in varying degrees of severity as a consequence of injury, disease, or emotional disorder.

One of the uterine contractions occurring in childbirth.

单词	pain
释义	pain [ peyn ] / peɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pain ON THESAURUS.COM noun physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc. a distressing sensation in a particular part of the body: a back pain. mental or emotional suffering or torment: I am sorry my news causes you such pain. pains, laborious or careful efforts; assiduous care: Great pains have been taken to repair the engine perfectly. the suffering of childbirth. Informal. an annoying or troublesome person or thing. verb (used with object) to cause physical pain to; hurt. to cause (someone) mental or emotional pain; distress: Your sarcasm pained me. verb (used without object) to have or give pain. Idioms for pain feel no pain, Informal. to be intoxicated: After all that free beer, we were feeling no pain. on / upon / under pain of, liable to the penalty of: on pain of death. pain in the ass, Slang: Vulgar. pain (def. 5). pain in the neck, Informal. pain (def. 5). Origin of pain 1250–1300; Middle English peine punishment, torture, pain <Old French <Latin poena penalty, pain <Greek poinḗ penalty SYNONYMS FOR pain 1-3 torture, misery, torment. 2 pang, twinge, stitch. 7 afflict, torment; trouble, grieve. SEE SYNONYMS FOR pain ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR pain 3 joy, delight. 7 please. SEE ANTONYMS FOR pain ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for pain 1-3. Pain , ache , agony , anguish are terms for sensations causing suffering or torment. Pain and ache usually refer to physical sensations (except heartache ); agony and anguish may be physical or mental. Pain suggests a sudden sharp twinge: a pain in one's ankle. Ache applies to a continuous pain, whether acute or dull: headache; muscular aches. Agony implies a continuous, excruciating, scarcely endurable pain: in agony from a wound. Anguish suggests not only extreme and long-continued pain, but also a feeling of despair. 4a. See care. OTHER WORDS FROM pain un·der·pain, nounun·pain·ing, adjective Words nearby pain paillasse, paillette, paillon, pai-loo, Paimio chair, pain, Paine, pained, Painesville, Paine, Thomas, painful Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pain When designing, consider your potential customers’ preferences and pain points. How to drive digital innovation necessary during the pandemic\|Nick Chasinov\|September 16, 2020\|Search Engine Watch Roughly 80 percent of Americans have back pain at some point in their lives. The best thing for back pain is actually more movement\|Sara Chodosh\|September 16, 2020\|Popular Science Patients with myocarditis can experience chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue or a rapid or irregular heartbeat. College athletes show signs of possible heart injury after COVID-19\|Aimee Cunningham\|September 11, 2020\|Science News So it was the first time that I felt real pain of losing somebody. Sitcom Queen Tichina Arnold Got Funny to Avoid Spankings\|Pallabi Munsi\|September 10, 2020\|Ozy Those people reported mostly mild side effects, such as headaches, fatigue and muscle pain. Here’s what pausing the AstraZeneca-Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial really means\|Aimee Cunningham\|September 9, 2020\|Science News He closed his eyes, imagining the virgins, imagining away the pain in his head and groin. Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’\|Asawin Suebsaeng\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Throughout all the stories of loss and pain with the Chief, there was barely a trace of emotion. The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile\|Robert Ward\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Just two young kids experiencing the panic, pain, and then the miracle, of new birth. Jesus Wasn’t Born Rich. Think About It.\|Gene Robinson\|December 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Nowhere to be found is the anguish, the drama, the pain of an athlete on that level who considering walking away. The Story of the World’s Greatest Cricket Player\|William O’Connor\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The holidays are upon us, time for family, for love and pain, togetherness and loss. The Stacks: Sell the Overcoat, Keep the Dignity\|Paul Hemphill\|December 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I had scarcely reached the summit of the headland when I heard a cry of pain. The Passion for Life\|Joseph Hocking He put his hand on her shoulder and asked her if she was in any pain. Peck's Compendium of Fun\|George W. Peck Prior to the development of a quittor there is always swelling at the coronet, accompanied with heat and pain. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse\|United States Department of Agriculture I do not remember much else about it; indeed, the pain in my arm was so sharp that I had no eyes for physical features. Ayesha\|H. Rider Haggard That we shall some day smile at a fancy makes the present pain none the less poignant. Patty's Perversities\|Arlo Bates British Dictionary definitions for pain pain / (peɪn) / noun the sensation of acute physical hurt or discomfort caused by injury, illness, etc emotional suffering or mental distress on pain of subject to the penalty of Also called: pain in the neck, (taboo) pain in the arse informal a person or thing that is a nuisance verb (tr) to cause (a person) distress, hurt, grief, anxiety, etc informal to annoy; irritate See also pains Word Origin for pain C13: from Old French peine, from Latin poena punishment, grief, from Greek poinē penalty Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with pain pain In addition to the idioms beginning with pain pain in the neck also see: at pains feel no pain for one's pains growing pains no pain, no gain on pain of The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to pain cramp, fever, burn, sickness, soreness, agony, irritation, wound, strain, discomfort, illness, torment, misery, twinge, ache, trouble, injury, tenderness, spasm, heartache Medical definitions for pain pain [ pān ] n. An unpleasant sensation occurring in varying degrees of severity as a consequence of injury, disease, or emotional disorder. One of the uterine contractions occurring in childbirth. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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