pain, n. [punishment], [penalty]; [suffering], ache, [smart], throe, [rack], agony, torture, [distress], [qualm], discomfort, pang, excruciation, paroxysm, gripe, twinge, [cramp], travail, stitch, crick, [anguish]; heartache, misery, dolor. Antonyms: [ease], [comfort], [relief], solace. Associated words: anodyne, anæsthetic, analgesic, dolorific, doloriferous, surcease, anæsthetize.

painful, a. [distressing], agonizing, excruciating, dolorous, racking; toilsome, [arduous], [difficult].

painstaking, a. [diligent], [particular], [precise], [scrupulous]. Antonyms: [slovenly], [negligent].

paint, n. pigment; cosmetic, [rouge].

paint, v. delineate, [portray], lim, [depict], [picture], [sketch].

painting, n. Associated words: easel, palette, grisaille, artist, [art], atelier, [studio].

pair, n. [two], [brace], [couple], [span], [team], [yoke], [set].

pal, n. (Slang) [partner], [mate], [confederate], [associate], [accomplice].

palace, n. [mansion], [castle], pretorium. Associated words: palatine, palatial.

palaver, n. [cajolery], flummery; conference, [debate], [talk].