|
|
Dictionary
| English |
|
|
pain and suffering
- noun
|
MP3
|
|
|
| Definitions |
|
Def: the physical and mental distress suffered from an injury, including actual broken bones and internal ruptures, but also the aches, pain, temporary and permanent limitations on activity, potential shortening of life, depression
Example: Pain and suffering are proper elements of damages in a personal injury action.
|
|
|
|
| Usage note |
|
|
|
| Word family |
|
|
|
|
| Collocations |
|
|
|
|
| See also |
|
|
|
|
| dic_connotations |
|
|
|
|
| |
|