Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pain-radiates

verb
/peɪn ˈreɪdieɪts/
Definition
The sensation of pain that spreads from one area of the body to another.
Examples
  • Her back pain radiates down her left leg.
  • He felt the chest pain radiate to his arm.
  • The headache often radiates from the temples to the forehead.
Meaning
When someone experiences pain radiating, it typically begins in a specific location and moves outward, affecting other areas. This can occur with various types of pain, including nerve pain or pain caused by injury.
Synonyms
  • spreads
  • extends
  • disperses