Collocations with "sore"

18 collocations found

sore throat

a common condition in which the throat is red, painful, and swollen

throat9.0
sore muscle

painful muscles, typically after exercise

muscle8.0
sore neck

Describes a painful condition of the neck.

neck7.8
sore back

a back that is painful, especially when touched

back7.5
sore knee

A knee that is painful to the touch or when moved.

knee6.8
sore joint

Describes pain in a joint when it is used or touched.

joint6.7
sore loser

someone who gets angry or upset when they lose

loser6.5
sore nipple

Painful, often due to breastfeeding, chafing, or infection.

nipple6.5
sore shoulder

describes pain or aching in the shoulder

shoulder6.2
sore elbow

Pain or discomfort in the elbow.

elbow6.0
wrist5.9
mouth5.8
sore limb

Refers to a limb that is painful, typically from overuse or minor injury.

limb5.5
mouth5.5
sore hip

A hip that is painful, typically from overuse or minor injury.

hip5.0
festering sore

describes an infected or suppurating sore

festering4.5
oozing sore

Refers to a wound or injury that is discharging fluid.

oozing4.5
bed sore

usually bedsore; a sore on the skin from lying in bed for a long time

bed3.0