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Pain
01
the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury
Examples
I have a sharp pain in my side when I breathe.
02
the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety
Examples
I could see the pain in his eyes when he spoke.
03
a somatic sensation of acute discomfort
04
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
05
a bothersome annoying person
to pain
01
to cause suffering or discomfort to the body
Transitive: to pain sb
Examples
The injury to her ankle pained her with every step.
02
to cause emotional distress or sorrow
Transitive: to pain sb
Examples
His harsh criticism pained her more than he realized.
Lexical Tree
painful
painless
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