Definition of 'sore'

Noun

1. an open skin infection

Adjective

1. hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
      Synonyms: sensitive raw tender
2. causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
      Synonyms: afflictive painful
3. roused to anger; "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"
      Synonyms: huffy mad

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