paining

pain-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Causing physical pain or discomfort.

  2. 2.

    Causing emotional distress or suffering.

Related words

Antonyms: comforting, soothing
See also: aching, hurting, pain
Synonyms: aching, distressing, hurting

Etymology

From Old French peine (pain, suffering), from Latin poena (punishment).