I. noun
1.
a bodily sensation that causes acute discomfort or suffering
suffering from chest pains
Synonyms: ache, ||misery, pang, stitch, throe, twinge
Related Word: discomfort, distress, hurt, suffering; agony, torment, torture
2.
pains plural
Synonyms: effort 1, elbow grease, exertion, trouble, while
Related Word: assiduousness, diligence, industry, sedulousness
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: hurt 4, ache, ||suffer
Related Word: agonize, convulse, crucify, excruciate, harrow, lacerate
2.
Synonyms: distress 2, aggrieve, constrain, grieve, hurt, injure
Related Word: afflict; distress, upset; wound; anguish
Idioms: ||hit one where one lives
3.
Synonyms: try 2, distress, harass, irk, strain, stress, trouble