Synonyms for
Pain
Definition
Physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
Synonyms & similar words
painfulsensation
trouble
ail
botheration
painfulness
infliction
pleasure
painsensation
nuisance
anguish
annoyance
hurt
painintheneck
painintheass
hurting
bother
ache
suffering
hurt
agony
discomfort
throbbing
twinge
sting
soreness
tenderness
sensitivity
burning
cramp
smarting
spasm
stabbing
pang
throb
crick
excruciation
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- physical pain
- emotional pain
- sharp pain
- dull pain
- chronic pain
- severe pain
- pain relief
- pain management
Word family
Usage note
Pain can refer to physical suffering or emotional distress. 'Painful' is the most common adjective form.
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Example sentences
- My stomach is in pain after eating too much candy.
- I can't play soccer today because my ankle is in pain.
- The splinter caused a lot of pain when I tried to remove it.
- She experienced pain during childbirth.
- My headache is causing me a lot of pain.
Quotes
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love. - Hubert H. Humphrey
Life is pain, highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. - William Goldman