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Piercing Pain

/ˈpɪər.sɪŋ peɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A sharp, intense pain that feels as if it is penetrating the body.

    "She felt a piercing pain in her side after the fall."
  2. 2

    A type of pain that is sudden and severe, often described as stabbing.

    "The patient reported a piercing pain that radiated down his leg."

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The term 'piercing' originates from the Old English 'pirian', meaning to penetrate or stab, while 'pain' comes from the Latin 'poena', meaning punishment or penalty, evolving through Old French into its current form. Together, they describe a sharp, intense sensation often associated with injury or illness.

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