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sore
(s/oU/r )

adjective (a)

  • Reddish brown; sorrel.(adjective)
    source: webster1913
  • Tender to the touch; susceptible of pain from pressure; inflamed; painful; -- said of the body or its parts; as, a sore hand.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • an open skin infection(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • A young hawk or falcon in the first year.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A place in an animal body where the skin and flesh are ruptured or bruised, so as to be tender or painful; a painful or diseased place, such as an ulcer or a boil.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • In a sore manner; with pain; grievously.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • hurting(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    raw, sensitive, tender
    source: wordnet30
  • causing misery or pain or distress(adj.all)
    Example:
    It was a sore trial to him.
    Synonym:
    afflictive, painful
    source: wordnet30
  • roused to anger(adj.all)
    Example:
    Sore over a remark.
    Synonym:
    huffy, mad
    source: wordnet30
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