Pain — Words

34 words across 1 groups

Pain — 34 words
flinch
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain (verb)
wince
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress (verb)
writhe
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body (verb)
anguish
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering (noun)
pang
A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion (noun)
peeve
A cause of annoyance (noun)
throes
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change (noun)
torment
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering (verb)
grueling
Extremely tiring and demanding (adjective)
ordeal
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one (noun)
excruciating
Intensely painful (adjective)
exasperating
Intensely irritating; infuriating (adjective)
angst
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general (noun)
agony
Extreme physical or mental suffering (noun)
cramps
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles (noun)
impoverished
Very poor. (adjective)
tragic
Something very sad often involving suffering. (adjective)
humiliated
To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others. (adjective)
torment
Severe physical or mental suffering (noun)
afflicted
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical. (adjective)
bruise
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage. (noun)
burden
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty. (noun)
exile
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons. (noun)
hardship
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter. (noun)
humbling
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations. (adjective)
plague
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges. (verb)
plight
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity. (noun)
shackles
A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement. (noun)
strenuous
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action. (adjective)
trauma
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. (noun)
inflammation
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection. (noun)
agonizing
Something that causes great physical or mental pain. (adjective)
traumatic
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain. (adjective)
affliction
Something that causes pain or suffering. (noun)