growing painsnoun [ plural ]
uk/ˈɡrəʊ.ɪŋ ˌpeɪnz/us/ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ ˌpeɪnz/growing pains noun [ plural ] (PHYSICAL PAIN)
pains felt by young people in the bones or joints (= places where two bones are connected) of their legs
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Problems & bones, joints & teeth
- arthritic
- arthrosis
- bruxism
- buck teeth
- central giant cell granuloma
- chondrosarcoma
- chordoma
- fracture
- gout
- impacted
- osteoporosis
- put sth out 1
- repetitive strain injury
- rheumatology
- root canal
- RSI
- teeth grinding
- temporomandibular joint disorder
- toothache
- trigger finger
See more results »
growing pains noun [ plural ] (DIFFICULTIES)
the problems of a new organization or activity
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Success & failure in business
- administration
- axe
- bankrupt
- bankruptcy
- branch
- branch out
- collapse
- establish
- fold
- foreclose
- joint venture
- liquidate
- liquidator
- locate
- moribund
- official receiver
- organic growth
- receivership
- shut (sth) down
- spin
See more results »