Ache and Fret

Ache

Ache verb - To feel or cause physical pain.

Fret and ache are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Ache".

Nearby Words: aching, ached, achy

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

Ache and fret are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ache" instead a verb "Fret".

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork
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