aching

ach·ing

adj \ˈā-kiŋ\

Definition of ACHING

1

: that aches <an aching back>

2

: causing or reflecting distress, deep emotion, or longing <aching country ballads>

Examples of ACHING

1. <another one of those aching country songs about a woman who done him wrong>

First Known Use of ACHING

13th century

Related to ACHING

Synonyms: painful, achy, afflictive, hurting, nasty, sore

Antonyms: indolent, painless

Related Words: agonizing, excruciating, torturous; damaging, deleterious, detrimental, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; raw, tender; bleeding, burning, chafing, cramping, festering; itching, nagging, pinching, pricking, prickling, smarting, stinging; inflamed (also enflamed), swollen; grievous, severe, threatening, wounding

Near Antonyms: curative, healing, helping, remedial

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Rhymes with ACHING

making, waking