Pronunciation: /peɪnz/
noun physical discomfort or suffering
A1 She has stomach pains after eating too much candy.
A2 He took some painkillers to relieve the pains in his back.
B1 The athlete pushed through the pains of training to achieve success.
B2 The artist's masterpiece was created through the pains of dedication and hard work.
C1 The CEO felt the pains of making tough decisions that affected the company's future.
C2 The politician endured the pains of public scrutiny and criticism throughout their career.
verb to make a strenuous effort
A1 She pains her ankle while running.
A2 He pains his back from lifting heavy boxes.
B1 The athlete pains his muscles after a tough workout.
B2 The dancer pains her feet from hours of practice.
C1 The musician pains his fingers from playing the guitar all day.
C2 The artist pains her hands from sculpting intricate details.
formal She experienced sharp pains in her abdomen and went to see a doctor immediately.
informal I've been having these weird pains in my back that won't go away.
slang I need to take something for these pains in my head, it's killing me.
figurative The pains of losing a loved one can be unbearable at times.
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