sore

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sore Definition

• (n) an open skin infection
• (s) hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
• (s) causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
• (s) roused to anger; "stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark"
• (s) inflamed and painful; "his throat was raw"; "had a sore throat"

sore Synonyms

• afflictive
• huffy
• mad
• painful
• raw
• sensitive
• sore
• tender