Pain

34 words & definitions

flinch verb
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain
wince verb
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
writhe verb
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
anguish noun
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
pang noun
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
peeve noun
A cause of annoyance
throes noun
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change
torment nounverb
verb
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering
grueling adjective
Extremely tiring and demanding
ordeal noun
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
excruciating adjective
Intensely painful
exasperating adjective
Intensely irritating; infuriating
angst noun
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
agony noun
Extreme physical or mental suffering
cramps noun
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles
impoverished adjective
Very poor.
tragic adjective
Something very sad often involving suffering.
humiliated adjective
To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others.
torment nounverb
noun
Severe physical or mental suffering
afflicted adjective
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.
bruise nounverb
noun
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
burden nounverb
noun
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
exile nounverb
noun
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
hardship noun
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
humbling adjective
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.
plague nounverb
verb
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
plight noun
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.
shackles noun
A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.
strenuous adjective
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.
trauma noun
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.
inflammation noun
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.
agonizing adjective
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
traumatic adjective
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain.
affliction noun
Something that causes pain or suffering.