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Synonyms for pain

Grouped by meaning, so you pick the word that fits what you mean. See the full definition of pain.

noun · a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

“the patient developed severe pain and distension”

hurting
noun · emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid

“the pain of loneliness”

painfulness
noun · a somatic sensation of acute discomfort

“as the intensity increased, the sensation changed from tickle to pain”

pain sensationpainful sensation
noun · something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

“a bit of a bother”

annoyancebotherbotherationinflictionpain in the neckpain in the assnuisance
verb · cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
troubleail
verb · cause emotional anguish or make miserable

“It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school”

anguishhurt

Opposites of pain

pleasure