discomfort Definition
dis·com·fort (dis kum′fərt, dis′-)
noun
- lack of comfort; uneasiness; inconvenience
- anything causing this
Etymology: ME < OFr desconfort < desconforter, to discourage: see dis- & comfort
transitive verb
to cause discomfort to; distress
discomfort Synonyms
discomfort Usage Examples
Converse of object
- relieve: Applying hot packs or hot moist towels may help relieve discomfort.
- alleviate: There are several nutrients that can help alleviate the discomfort of hot flushes.
- ease: Other studies look at whether support groups help ease the discomfort of the patient.
- minimize: Animals used for the wound healing studies will be given analgesics to minimize discomfort.
- cause: The discomfort caused by these guns had to be stopped.
- tolerate: Your doctor will give you medication through a vein to help you relax and better tolerate any discomfort.
Adjective modifier
- abdominal: Humans - often severe with abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, fever.
- momentary: There was a momentary discomfort on penetrating the surface tension of the sub-space artifact.
- mild: Answer: the benefits outweigh the mild discomfort of the treatment.
- pelvic: In a small minority of women, it has been considered to be a cause of pelvic discomfort or backache.
- gastric: Headache and gastric discomfort may occur but usually disappear as treatment continues.
- thermal: Draw up an action list How can you reduce the risk of thermal discomfort?
Modifies a noun
glare: A good example of discomfort glare is leaving a dark room and moving into bright sunlight.
Noun used with modifier
- chest: This temporarily reduced blood flow leads to chest discomfort.
- stomach: Plus, your stomach won't have any problems absorbing it, which eliminates painful cramps or stomach discomfort!
- ear: Ear discomfort, red tympanic membranes, or fever alone are NOT specific diagnostic criteria.
- cause: Moisture and high relative humidity next to the skin cause discomfort.
- eye: These compounds give pools their characteristic smell and can cause eye discomfort.
Preposition: in
abdomen: The main symptom of dyspepsia is usually pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
Preposition: of
pregnancy: She may be grumbling more and more with the growing discomforts of pregnancy.
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