soreness meaning
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soreness (noun): a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched).
soreness has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
soreness as a noun
- a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
- the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness
- after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on
Synonyms: tenderness, rawness
Type of: pain
Kinds: chafing, rebound tenderness, chafe
Related forms: sore
- an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
Synonyms: discomfort, irritation
Type of: suffering
Related forms: sore
Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in SS · 8-letter words
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