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Collocations for discomfort - noun

1. slight pain

ADJECTIVE

acute (esp. BrE), considerable, extreme, great, severe
growing
He became conscious of a growing discomfort.
little, mild, minimal, minor, slight
You may experience some slight discomfort after the operation.
obvious
bodily, physical
abdominal, chest, etc.

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… OF DISCOMFORT

amount, degree

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VERB + discomfort

complain of, experience, feel, get, have, suffer
Some of the patients complained of discomfort.
I didn't have much discomfort after the operation.
cause
ease, lessen, minimize, reduce, relieve
Not eating late at night should help to relieve the discomfort.

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PREPOSITION

in discomfort
He appeared to be in great discomfort.
with discomfort, without discomfort
You should be able to drive without discomfort after about two weeks.

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PHRASES

pain and discomfort, pain or discomfort
the discomfort associated with sth
the discomfort associated with wearing a wig

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2. embarrassment

ADJECTIVE

great
obvious
growing
a little, slight

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VERB + discomfort

cause
The revelations caused some discomfort to the president.
enjoy
Paula smiled, enjoying her sister's discomfort.
notice, sense
Sensing her discomfort, he apologized for mentioning her boyfriend.
hide
show
I tried not to show my discomfort with the situation.

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discomfort + VERB

grow, increase

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PHRASES

a sense of discomfort

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