Ache

Noun1.ache - a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
hurting, pain - a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension"
odontalgia, toothache - an ache localized in or around a tooth
backache - an ache localized in the back
cephalalgia, head ache, headache - pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
bellyache, gastralgia, stomach ache, stomachache - an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
earache, otalgia - an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
Verb1.ache - feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?"
perceive, comprehend - to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"
catch, get - suffer from the receipt of; "She will catch hell for this behavior!"
twinge - feel a sudden sharp, local pain
twinge, prick, sting - cause a stinging pain; "The needle pricked his skin"
kill - be the source of great pain for; "These new shoes are killing me!"
2.ache - have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
die - languish as with love or desire; "She dying for a cigarette"; "I was dying to leave"
hanker, long, yearn - desire strongly or persistently
3.ache - be the source of pain
sting, bite, burn - cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort; "The sun burned his face"
burn - feel hot or painful; "My eyes are burning"
itch - have or perceive an itch; "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
hunger - feel the need to eat
thirst - feel the need to drink
act up - make itself felt as a recurring pain; "My arthritis is acting up again"
throb - pulsate or pound with abnormal force; "my head is throbbing"; "Her heart was throbbing"
shoot - cause a sharp and sudden pain in; "The pain shot up her leg"
cause to be perceived - have perceptible qualities

 

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