Collocations with "painful"

A spasm that causes physical pain.

used to describe extreme physical or emotional pain

inflammation that causes pain

a breakup that causes a lot of emotional pain

causing a very strong feeling of physical or emotional pain

Directly describes the sensation of the cramp.

describes a very sharp and intense pain

A divorce that causes emotional suffering.

a feeling of physical pain

describes a sting that causes a lot of pain

describes a level of physical or emotional pain that is almost impossible to endure

a reminder that causes emotional pain

Describes a process that is emotionally or physically difficult and unpleasant.

an understanding that causes emotional pain or sadness

A memory of an unpleasant or sad event.

causing extreme physical or emotional pain

A general term for a joint that causes pain.

Used to describe a swelling that causes pain.

A facial expression showing that one is in pain.

a feeling that causes emotional pain or suffering

Describes a lump that causes physical pain.

emphasizes the emotional pain caused by the humiliation

A lesson that causes emotional or psychological distress to learn.

A compromise that is difficult and unpleasant to make.

A change that causes emotional or physical suffering.

A history filled with suffering or unhappiness.