pains

/ peɪnz /

plural noun

1. care, trouble, or effort (esp in the phrases take pains, be at pains to )
2. painful sensations experienced during contractions in childbirth; labour pains

Example Sentences

He asks for help in taking off his boots and wishes that Didi would extend him some sympathy for his physical pains.

From Los Angeles Times

Both schools have had their share of growing pains at the position this year.

From Los Angeles Times

As Webb has been at pains to point out, referees are human – but they must also be impartial and professional.

From BBC

Days after her second injection she began experiencing severe stomach pains and sickness, so she went to A&E at Monklands - where her colleagues battled to save her life.

From BBC

The family navigates racism and growing pains without getting too heavy handed about it; farcical “interrogations” by immigration authorities including Pete Holmes provide additional comic relief.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• charge
• chore
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