Ache and Agony

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Ache noun - A sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body.

Usage example: a dull pounding ache in his head

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Agony is a synonym for ache in sorrow topic. In some cases you can use "Agony" instead a noun "Ache".

Nearby Words: aching, ached, achy

Agony noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.

Usage example: the agony of never knowing what happened to her son

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Ache is a synonym for agony in feeling topic. You can use "Ache" instead a noun "Agony", if it concerns topics such as health.

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