pains
/peɪnz/
verb
- Third person singular present of pain; causes physical or emotional suffering to someone.
- The truth often pains us before it heals us.
- It pains him to see his friend so upset.
- Her arthritis pains her most in cold weather.
noun
- Physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness, injury, or other bodily conditions.
- The doctor asked about the location and intensity of the pains.
- She felt sharp pains in her lower back after lifting the heavy box.
- He took medicine to relieve the muscle pains from his workout.
- Great care or effort taken to do something correctly.
- He went to great pains to learn the local language before moving abroad.
- She took great pains to ensure every detail of the party was perfect.
- The artist took pains to capture the exact shade of blue in the sky.
- Plural of pain; multiple instances of physical or emotional suffering.
- The emotional pains of losing a loved one can last a long time.
- Growing pains are common in children during adolescence.
- The patient described her pains as a dull ache in her joints.