payne

/peɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a painful or unpleasant experience

“She went through a lot of payne during her divorce.”

2. noun

a place name, especially in southern England

“The village of Payne is located near the coast.”

3. noun

a variant of Payne, used as a surname

“The Payne family has lived in the area for generations.”

4. verb

to cause someone to feel pain or discomfort

“The loud noise will payne the children’s ears.”

Synonyms

  • hardship
  • pain
  • suffering

Antonyms

  • delight
  • pleasure