Synonyms of ache

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noun

as in tingle

a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body

a dull pounding ache in his head

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tingle
• pang
• pain
• sting
• soreness
• stitch
• twinge
• swelling
• agony
• prick
• sore
• discomfort
• tenderness
• shoot
• headache
• suffering
• anguish
• throe
• inflammation
• distress
• hurt
• smart
• misery
• injury
• torture
• torment
• harm
• sufferance
• backache
• toothache
• affliction
• damage
• colic
• detriment
• complaint
• gripe
• stomachache
• bellyache
• earache
• charley horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ease
• comfort
• easiness

ache

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verb

ˈāk 

as in to hurt

to feel or cause physical pain

my feet ache from all that walking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hurt
• pain
• throb
• tingle
• swell
• sting
• cramp
• bleed
• itch
• bite
• smart
• anguish
• burn
• suffer
• fester
• chafe
• nag
• torment
• pinch
• twinge
• agonize
• rack
• afflict
• torture
• pound
• harrow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ache

Noun

About one in five people infected with West Nile virus developed flu-like symptoms, including fever, headaches, body aches and nausea. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Common symptoms include watery diarrhea and stomach aches, but can also include nausea, headaches, vomiting and loss of appetite. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

There are cameos, twists and a fair amount of busywork setting up future films, but but the film’s focus remains squarely on Holland’s twin mission of defeating a mysterious new enemy and dealing with the aching loss of his girlfriend. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Of those infected, 80% do not experience symptoms, but one in five develops flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache or body aches. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing ache

• ache (for)