Definition of ache
Nouns
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
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- aching
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odontalgia, toothache
an ache localized in or around a tooth
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aerodontalgia
pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying or mountain climbing)
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backache
an ache localized in the back
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lumbago, lumbar pain
backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc
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cephalalgia, head ache, headache
pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
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cluster headache, histamine headache
a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells
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hemicrania, megrim, migraine, sick headache
a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
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sick headache
a headache accompanied by nausea
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sinus headache
a headache resulting from congestion or infection in the paranasal sinuses
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tension headache
a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress
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bellyache, gastralgia, stomach ache, stomachache
an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
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earache, otalgia
an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
Verbs
feel physical pain
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catch, get
suffer from the receipt of
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twinge
feel a sudden sharp, local pain
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prick, sting, twinge
cause a stinging pain
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prick, prickle
cause a prickling sensation
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kill
be the source of great pain for
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comprehend, perceive
to become aware of through the senses
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
"She ached for a cigarette"
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die
languish as with love or desire
be the source of pain
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bite, burn, sting
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
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nettle, urticate
sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
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burn
feel hot or painful
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itch
have or perceive an itch
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tickle, titillate, vellicate
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
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prickle, tingle
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
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hunger
feel the need to eat
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thirst
feel the need to drink
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act up
make itself felt as a recurring pain
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throb
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
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twang
twitch or throb with pain
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shoot
cause a sharp and sudden pain in
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cause to be perceived
have perceptible qualities
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