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acute pain

noun as in short-term pain

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Paroxysm, par′oks-izm, n. a fit of acute pain occurring at intervals: a fit of passion: any sudden violent action.

As the first thought-image jumped upon the screen there was a low moan of amazement mixed with acute pain.

At the same time he was appalled by the force of his feeling: it shook him like a chill and gripped his heart with an acute pain.

"But I did not," he exclaimed, an expression as of acute pain crossing his brows.

It always gives me acute pain to disappoint a valued friend.

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On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to acute pain, such as: darting pain, sharp pain, shooting pain, smart, and sting.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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