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SORE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Sore.

How to pronounce sore:

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Sore - as a noun

An open skin infection

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
infection14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sore - as an adjective satellite

Hurting

Example: "The tender spot on his jaw"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raw6sensitive12tender7

Causing misery or pain or distress

Example: "It was a sore trial to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
afflictive21painful12

Roused to anger

Example: "Stayed huffy a good while"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
huffy17mad6

Sore - as a verb

To mutilate the legs or feet of (a horse) in order to induce a particular gait.

Sore - as an adjective

Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.

Example: "Her feet were sore from walking so far."

Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.

Dire; distressing.

Example: "The school was in sore need of textbooks, theirs having been ruined in the flood."

Feeling animosity towards someone; annoyed or angered.

Example: "Joe was sore at bob for beating him at checkers."

Criminal; wrong; evil.

Sore - as an adverb

Very, excessively, extremely (of something bad).

Sorely.

Example Sentences

"He had a sore throat and could not speak."
"After the intense workout, their muscles were sore."
"Her feet were sore after walking for hours in high heels."
"I have a sore spot on my arm where I bumped into the table."
"The athlete had a sore knee and couldn't participate in the competition."
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Word Game Points

Is SORE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sore is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SORE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is SORE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sore is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SORE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is SORE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sore is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SORE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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