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Physical or mental effort applied in pursuit of an objective
The property of being scrupulous
The state or condition of being difficult
Tests of someone's abilities or internal fortitude
Sources of irritation
Coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence
Plural for an unpleasant sensation caused by physical illness or injury
“I knocked my knee against the chair and felt a sharp pain.”
Plural for mental torment or distress
“Billy is almost over the pain from his break-up with Monique.”
Plural for the condition or fact of suffering or anguish
“The hurricane would inflict pain on the townsfolk as they struggled to rebuild their lives.”
Plural for a person or thing which causes annoyance
“Having to do my chores every week is such a pain.”
(usually used in plural form "pains") Plural for effort expended towards a particular objective
“He took great pains to resist eating an extra slice of chocolate mud cake.”
(usually used in plural form "pains") Plural for care taken towards a particular objective
“The artist took great pains to ensure he paid attention to every last detail.”
To cause physical pain to
“I am unable to play tennis because my injured elbow still continues to pain me.”
To cause unease in one's mental state
“The traumatic experience would pain her for several years to come.”
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