
Ache
Body Part Specific
Ache often refers to pain in a specific part of the body rather than general pain.
She had an intense headache.
Persistent Pain
'Ache' implies a lasting pain, less severe than sharp or sudden pain.
His toothache wouldn't go away.
Less Intense
Ache is less intense than agony or torment but can be constant.
The dull ache in her shoulder persisted. Compare with
AgonyDiscomfortHurtPainPangSoreThrobTwinge
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