Synonyms for

Ached

Verb / eɪkt / Another word for ached — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel a continuous dull pain.

Synonyms & similar words

ache pine suffer hurt languish smart yearn yen hurt throbb pang twinge cramp throb smart suffer pulsate pinch stab twist prick twitch burn discomfort kill agonize crave yearn

Example sentences

  1. My stomach ached after eating too much candy.
  2. I ached from a long day of hiking.
  3. Her leg ached from the injury.
  4. His heart ached when he heard the sad news.
  5. The dentist said my tooth would ache for a few days after the procedure.

Quotes

  • Even the strongest of us have days where we feel fragile and ache inside.
  • The pain of missing someone is a beautiful ache that reminds you of how much you love them.
  • The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.

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