sore

Noun
  1. An open skin infection (synset 114206547)
    is a type of: infection - the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
    subtypes:
    • blain - an inflammatory swelling or sore
    • chancre - a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis)
    • fester, suppurating sore - a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
    • gall - a skin sore caused by chafing
Adjective
  1. Hurting (synset 301717206)
    "the tender spot on his jaw"
    similar to: painful - causing physical or psychological pain
    same as: raw, sensitive, tender
  2. Causing misery or pain or distress (synset 301809309)
    "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
    similar to: unpleasant - offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
    same as: afflictive, painful
  3. Roused to anger (synset 300116004)
    "stayed huffy a good while"; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark"
    domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
    similar to: angry - feeling or showing anger
    same as: huffy, mad

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