English noun: soreness | |||
1. | soreness (state) a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched) | ||
Samples | 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 | rawness, tenderness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hurting, pain | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chafe, chafing, rebound tenderness | ||
2. | soreness (feeling) an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress | ||
Synonyms | discomfort, irritation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hurt, suffering | ||