sore

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[ UK /sˈɔː/ ]
[ US /ˈsɔɹ/ ]

ADJECTIVE

hurting
the tender spot on his jaw
causing misery or pain or distress
the painful process of growing up
it was a sore trial to him
roused to anger
mad at his friend
she gets mad when you wake her up so early
stayed huffy a good while
sore over a remark

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The trek was a bit monotonous at times - I wanted to go faster - but it was relaxing, enjoyable and worth the sore backside.
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But when she spots a tin of cash lying around, she is sorely tempted to commit a dastardly act. The Sun
The problem is that plyometrics often cause excessive muscle soreness and can lead to serious joint injuries.
The original version is censored, using goofy Batman inspired cartoon balloon words to block out some excessively gory details.
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You're gonna become one unhappy, sore and mundane dude if you wore uncomfy shoes all the time.
She had sore feet from walking on hard pavements all day.
Reproof with threats sore terror, frightful malison. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
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