Aching and Raw

Aching

Aching adjective - Causing or feeling bodily pain.
Usage example: my poor, aching back

Raw is a synonym for aching in painful topic. In some cases you can use "Raw" instead an adjective "Aching".

Nearby Words: ache, ached, achy

Raw

Raw adjective - Not cooked.

Aching is a synonym for raw in painful topic. You can use "Aching" instead an adjective "Raw".

Nearby Word: rawness
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