TOOTHACHE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

toothache

noun

Definition of toothache

as in headache

pain in or near a tooth He has a toothache and needs to see a dentist.

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Recent Examples of toothache Once upon a time, the toothache plant (Acmella oleracea) was commonly used as a medicinal herb to make toothaches feel a bit better. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Nelson said the friend said Damas had been complaining of a toothache and received ibuprofen from a nurse at the detention facility. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 15 May 2026 Forever, his debut album as Hekt, is rich with all the nauseous excitement of a kid trying to square the sugar rush of a Big Gulp with the toothache that comes after. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026 In the 19th century, doctors offered cocaine for depression and toothaches. — Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toothache

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headache

Noun

Tibbetts says the fires have already created plenty of logistics headaches.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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