pain threshold

Noun

Meaning

the lowest intensity of stimulation at which pain is experienced

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pain barrier pain tolerance threshold for pain threshold of pain tolerance for pain bear the pain endure pain endure the pain handle pain of grief of sorrow stand the pain take the pain

Hypernyms

absolute threshold

Related terms

pain relief pain score

Examples

I have a high pain threshold. In fact, it's more of a large and tastfully decorated foyer than a threshold. But I do get easily bored. Cassandra Clare

My pain threshold is quite high when it comes to vanity. Trinny Woodall

some people have much higher pain thresholds than do other people Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pain scale pain score pain sensation pain tolerance pain unit pain when attempting to swallow