Collocations for sore - noun
ADJECTIVE
festering (often figurative),
oozing,
open,
running
(esp. BrE,often figurative)
This issue is a festering sore between the two countries.
The border dispute was a running sore in relations between the countries.
This issue is a festering sore between the two countries.
The border dispute was a running sore in relations between the countries.
cold
I have a recurrent cold sore on my lip.
I have a recurrent cold sore on my lip.
canker
(AmE)
canker sores caused by biting the inside of your mouth
canker sores caused by biting the inside of your mouth
bed (usually bedsore),
pressure,
saddle
Many people in the care home have bedsores.
I get saddles sores on the right side.
Many people in the care home have bedsores.
I get saddles sores on the right side.
VERB + sore
cause
develop, get
The patient developed pressure sores on the toes of both feet.
develop, get
The patient developed pressure sores on the toes of both feet.
have