sores
nounUK /sɔːz/
US /sɔːrz/
Sores are small painful spots on your skin that hurt when you touch them.
He had sores on his knees after falling off his bike.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Places on the body that are red and swollen because of infection.
The doctor gave her cream for the sores on her hands.
3. Feelings of anger or hurt that someone keeps inside for a long time.
Old sores between the two families were never healed.
4. Damaged or painful areas inside the mouth.
Spicy food made the sores in his mouth sting.