aching

(noun) a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain. Synonyms: ache.

(verb) feel physical pain. Synonyms: hurt, ache, suffer. Example: "Were you hurting after the accident?."

(verb) have a desire for something or someone who is not present. Synonyms: ache, yearn, yen, pine, languish. Examples: "She ached for a cigarette." "I am pining for my lover."

(verb) be the source of pain. Synonyms: ache, smart, hurt.

(adj) causing a dull and steady pain. Synonyms: achy. Examples: "My aching head." "Her old achy joints."