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

  1. 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

  2. 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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