Top synonyms for “pain”: ail, anguish, annoyance, bother, botheration, hurt, hurting, infliction, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a somatic sensation of acute discomfort“as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain”
- (noun)something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness“washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer”
- (noun)emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid“the pain of loneliness”
- (noun)a bothersome annoying person“that kid is a terrible pain”
- (noun)a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder“the patient developed severe pain and distension”
- (verb)cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
- (verb)cause emotional anguish or make miserable“It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "pain"?
Common synonyms for "pain" include ail, anguish, annoyance, bother, botheration, hurt. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "pain"?
Antonyms for "pain" include pleasure. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "pain" mean?
a somatic sensation of acute discomfort Example: "as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain"
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