Ailment and Ache

Ailment

Ailment noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

Ache and ailment are semantically related. in mild sickness topic. In some cases you can use "Ache" instead a noun "Ailment".

Nearby Words: ailing, ailed

Ache

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

Ailment and ache are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailment" instead a noun "Ache".

Nearby Words: aching, ached, achy

How words are described

horrible horrible ailment horrible ache
minor minor ailment minor ache
mysterious mysterious ailment mysterious ache
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