Ache (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Yearn
• Yen
• Pine
• Languish

Hypernyms

• Yearn
• Long

Meaning ²

Be the source of pain.

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Smart
• Hurt

Hyponyms

• Burn
• Sting

Related Words

• Aching (noun)
• Ache (noun)

Meaning ³

Feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Suffer
• Hurt

Hypernyms

• Perceive

Hyponyms

• Twinge
• Kill
• Prick
• Catch

Related Words

• Aching (noun)
• Ache (noun)