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pain

1 of 2noun
/peɪn/
Forms:pains
1

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

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  • I have a sharp pain in my side when I breathe.
  • I hit my elbow and the pain is intense.
  • The dentist gave me medicine to ease the pain.
  • The doctor asked where the pain was located.
  • The pain from his sunburn made it hard to sleep.
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2

the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety

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  • I could see the pain in his eyes when he spoke.
  • Listening to music can sometimes soothe emotional pain.
  • Sharing my story helped me deal with the pain.
  • The news brought her so much pain.
  • The pain of betrayal takes time to heal.
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3

a somatic sensation of acute discomfort

4

something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

5

a bothersome annoying person