soreness

/ˈsɔrnɪs/
/ˈsɔnɪs/
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Other forms: sorenesses

Definitions of soreness
  1. noun
    a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
    synonyms: rawness, tenderness
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    chafing
    soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
    rebound tenderness
    pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation
    chafe
    soreness and warmth caused by friction
    intertrigo
    chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
    type of:
    hurting, pain
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
  2. noun
    an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
    synonyms: discomfort, irritation
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    type of:
    hurt, suffering
    feelings of mental or physical pain
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