Ailing and Achy

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Ailing adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.

Usage example: he was ailing from some sort of infection in his eye that made it look all red and puffy

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Achy and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Achy" instead an adjective "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Achy adjective - Causing or feeling bodily pain.

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Ailing and achy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead an adjective "Achy".

Nearby Words: ache, aching, ached

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