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pains Synonyms

Another word for pains

Choosing another word for pains depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Physical suffering, localized bodily aches, or the rhythmic contractions of childbirth.

Usage Example

"She complained of sharp aches in her lower back after lifting the heavy boxes."

Strongest
aches
Strong
pangs
throes
twinges
spasms
cramps

• noun (Context 2)

Great care, trouble, or diligent effort taken to accomplish something.

Usage Example

"The historian went to great effort to verify the authenticity of every manuscript in the archive."

Strongest
effort
trouble
Strong
care
diligence
exertion
assiduity

• verb (Context 3)

To cause physical suffering or emotional distress to someone (third-person singular present of pain).

Usage Example

"It hurts me to see such a historic building fall into disrepair."

Strongest
hurts
distresses
grieves
Strong
saddens
afflicts
torments

Opposites of pains

The opposite of pains shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

soothes
comforts
carelessness
comfort
neglect
relief
relieves
pleases
See all opposites of pains

• Nearby Words

painless
painlessly
painlessness
pains
painstaking
painstakingly
paint

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pains. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pains
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