pain
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Sense: Noun: ache
Synonyms:
ache Collocations, soreness, tenderness, discomfort Collocations, sting Collocations, pang, burn Collocations, sore spot, stitch Collocations, twinge, prick Collocations, sharp pain, dull ache
Antonyms:
balm, remedy Collocations, relief Collocations, comfort Collocations, tablet Collocations, painkiller, numbness, anesthetic, anesthesia
Sense: Noun: state of suffering
Synonyms:
agony, affliction, discomfort Collocations, anguish Collocations, rack Collocations, hurt Collocations, torture, torment, distress Collocations, misery Collocations
Sense: Noun: suffering, esp. mental
Synonyms:
suffering Collocations, despondency, worry Collocations, anxiety Collocations, depression Collocations, grief Collocations, sadness Collocations, sorrow Collocations, anguish Collocations, distress Collocations, hurt Collocations, agony, misery Collocations, torment, torture
Antonyms:
calmness, bliss Collocations, ecstasy, euphoria, hope Collocations, light at the end of the tunnel, happiness Collocations, relief Collocations, joy Collocations, cheer Collocations, delight Collocations, peace of mind, well-being Collocations, ease Collocations, wellness
Sense: Noun: effort - usually plural
Synonyms:
effort Collocations, exertion, trouble Collocations, labor Collocations, labour Collocations , elbow grease, toil Collocations, hard work
Antonyms:
laziness, idleness, passivity, pleasure Collocations, fun Collocations, a walk in the park, a breeze, easiness
Sense: Noun: care - usually plural
Synonyms:
care Collocations, great care, measures, lengths, great lengths, consideration Collocations, heed Collocations, carefulness, diligence Collocations
Sense: Noun: annoyance - informal
Synonyms:
annoyance Collocations, pest Collocations, nuisance Collocations, pain in the neck , pain in the ass , pain in the arse , bother Collocations, irritant
Sense: Verb: aggrieve
Synonyms:
distress Collocations, grieve Collocations, trouble Collocations, aggrieve, worry Collocations, vex, hurt Collocations, ache Collocations, afflict, irritate
Antonyms:
alleviate, hearten, relieve Collocations, heal Collocations, cure Collocations, comfort Collocations, calm Collocations, soothe Collocations, placate, please Collocations, delight Collocations, make happy, lift sb's spirits, sit well with