English Synonym Finder

sore

Definitions

Painful or aching, typically as a result of injury, infection, or overuse.

A raw or painful place on the body, especially an ulcer or an infected lesion.

Causing distress, resentment, or annoyance.

Examples

My legs were very sore after running the marathon yesterday.

He applied some ointment to his sore throat to help ease the pain.

Synonyms

painful tender aching inflamed raw sensitive hurt

Antonyms

painless comfortable healthy soothed relieved well strong