Definitions for sore

Definitions for (noun) sore

Main entry: sore

Definition: an open skin infection


Definitions for (adj) sore

Main entry: huffy, mad, sore

Definition: roused to anger

Usage: stayed huffy a good while- Mark Twain; she gets mad when you wake her up so early; mad at his friend; sore over a remark


Main entry: sensitive, sore, tender, raw

Definition: hurting

Usage: the tender spot on his jaw


Main entry: sore, painful, afflictive

Definition: causing misery or pain or distress

Usage: it was a sore trial to him; the painful process of growing up


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