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Definitions

pain

[peyn] / peɪn /

NOUN

physical suffering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ache agony burn cramp discomfort fever illness injury irritation misery sickness soreness spasm strain tenderness torment trouble twinge wound

STRONG

affliction catch convulsion crick distress gripe hurt laceration malady pang paroxysm prick smarting sting stitch throb throe tingle torture

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing comfort contentment ease good health happiness health help joy peace pleasure relief wellness

WEAK

cheer well-being

NOUN

mental suffering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agony anguish anxiety bitterness grief heartache misery sadness shock suffering torment woe worry

STRONG

affliction despondency distress hurt malaise martyrdom rack torture travail tribulation wretchedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmness cheer comfort contentment delight gladness happiness health joy peace

STRONG

aid help relief

WEAK

good health irritation pleasure well-being

NOUN

problem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

irritation trouble

STRONG

aggravation annoyance bore bother drag effort exertion nuisance pest vexation

Antonyms

STRONG

delight happiness idleness laziness pleasure

WEAK

cheer comfort good health health joy well-being

VERB

bother, trouble

Synonyms

STRONG

ache afflict aggrieve agonize ail anguish annoy bite chafe chasten constrain convulse discomfort disquiet distress exasperate excruciate gall grieve gripe harass harm harrow hurt inflame injure irk irritate nick prick punish rack rile sadden smart sting strain stress suffer throb tingle torment torture upset vex worry wound

WEAK

cut to the quick hit where one lives

Antonyms

STRONG

aid alleviate appease assist assuage calm cheer comfort cure delight ease encourage fix heal help let go make happy mend placate please praise relieve soothe

Example Sentences

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It’s also a useful reminder that, like pain, love never fully fades.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

At least they were spared the pain of seeing Spurs relegated on the day when north London arch-rivals Arsenal were lifting the trophy after their first Premier League title in 22 years.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Scientists are increasingly viewing this process as a natural support system that may play a role in conditions ranging from obesity and cancer to stroke and chronic pain.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

You cannot take the pain out of writing, but you can lessen some of the grunt work and redirect your energy, and despair, elsewhere.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

But the pain in my side is getting worse.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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