What is another word for headaches?

Common synonyms for headaches include concern, worry, vexation, headache, cephalalgia.

What is the opposite of headaches?

Antonyms of headaches include pleasure, joy, comfort, ease, relief.

Synonyms for

Headaches

Noun / ˈheˌdeɪks / Another word for headaches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Headaches are pains in your head that can be caused by different things, like stress or illness.

Synonyms & similar words

concern worry vexation headache cephalalgia migraine pain ache throbbing discomfort pressure tension soreness cramp distress agony anguish disquiet malaise suffering torment twinge affliction hurt smart

Synonyms by register

Formal

cephalalgia cephalgia migraine

Informal

noggin ache brain pain skullache

Literary

temple throb skull's torment

Antonyms

pleasure joy comfort ease relief bliss

Common collocations

severe headache
migraine headache
tension headache
headache relief
headache pain
avoid headaches
suffer from headaches

Word family

noun headache

verb headache

Usage note

While 'headache' can be used metaphorically for a persistent annoyance, its primary meaning refers to physical pain in the head. The plural 'headaches' is commonly used for recurring or multiple instances of this pain.

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