adjective
My finger is still sore round the cut
Failing to complete medical school is a sore point with her
He is in sore need of some good advice
Don't get sore at me because you got low marks in your exams
Melanie's marital troubles proved a sore trial for her friends
The business is in sore straits, I fear
noun
If that sore on your arm doesn't heal, you'd better see a doctor
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