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Heartache
Emotional Intensity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Heartache expresses deep emotional pain, often from relationships or significant personal loss. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Oe2VZZdqW2d1tWWvAveXpUJddq8.webp)
Not Physical![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While 'ache' often refers to physical pain, heartache is strictly emotional, not a medical condition. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/tdz3o3QOcbfI61xRYn1fioRBQ.webp)
Metaphorical Heart![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The 'heart' in heartache is a symbolic reference to emotions, not the actual organ. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/yaZuAAf4URvOZFsdpXqz86dwmNk.webp)