Heartache and Throe

Heartache noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

Throe and heartache are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Throe" instead a noun "Heartache".

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

Heartache and throe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heartache" instead a noun "Throe".