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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.
I hit my elbow and the pain is intense.
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.
Listening to music can sometimes soothe emotional pain.
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.
The intense headache pained him and made it difficult to focus.
02
to cause emotional distress or sorrow
Transitive: to pain sb
Examples
His harsh criticism pained her more than he realized.
The news of the accident pained him deeply, leaving him speechless.
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