Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
severe pain
noun
/sɪˈvɪr peɪn/
Definition
A high level of discomfort or distress that is intense and often debilitating.
Examples
- After the surgery, she experienced severe pain that required medication.
- The athlete was sidelined due to severe pain in his knee.
- He described the injury as causing him severe pain that lasted for weeks.
Meaning
Severe pain refers to extreme physical suffering that can significantly impact a person’s daily activities and overall quality of life.
Synonyms
- acute pain
- intense pain
- excruciating pain
- agonizing pain
- penetrating pain
