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aching

adjective ach·ing \ˈā-kiŋ\

Definition of ACHING

1
:  that aches <an aching back>
2
:  causing or reflecting distress, deep emotion, or longing <aching country ballads>
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First Known Use of ACHING

13th century

Related to ACHING

Synonyms
painful, achy, afflictive, hurting, nasty, sore
Antonyms
indolent, painless

Rhymes with ACHING

making, waking

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. aching
  2. ache
  3. achingly
  4. head-aching
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