pain

pain · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.

  2. 2.

    Mental or emotional suffering.

  3. 3.

    (plural) Careful effort.

  4. 4.

    To cause physical or mental suffering.

Forms

plural: pains

Related words

Antonyms: comfort, pleasure, relief
See also: ache, discomfort, hurt, suffering
Synonyms: ache, discomfort, hurt, suffering

Etymology

From Old French peine, from Latin poena meaning "punishment, penalty," from Greek poinē meaning "penalty, fine, price paid." The sense shifted from "punishment" to "suffering" in late Old English. Related to penal and penalty.