Meaning of 'pain'

noun

a somatic sensation of acute discomfort

Example: "as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain"

Synonyms: pain sensation painful sensation

noun

something or someone that causes trouble

Synonyms: annoyance

noun

emotional distress

Synonyms: painfulness

noun

a bothersome annoying person

Example: "that kid is a terrible pain"

Synonyms: pain in the neck nuisance

noun

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

Example: "the patient developed severe pain and distension"

Synonyms: hurting

verb

cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

Synonyms: trouble

verb

cause emotional anguish or make miserable

Example: "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"

Synonyms: hurt