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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /
NOUN
difficulty, problem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dilemma hassle inconvenience trouble worry
STRONG
annoyance bane bother frustration hindrance nuisance pest predicament quagmire vexation
WEAK
pain in the neck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage peace
STRONG
aid assistance blessing delight encouragement happiness help pleasure solution
NOUN
migraine
Synonyms
STRONG
cephalalgia megrim
WEAK
pounding head splitting headache throbbing head

Example Sentences

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Flea-borne typhus infection symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches and a rash on or around the chest, sides and back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Rousseau’s inability to speak French caused a public-relations headache for the company in 2021, when the CEO said his work schedule hadn’t allowed time for him to learn and master French.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Rising oil prices have more people thinking about going electric, but repairs can be a headache.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Symptoms of meningitis include a high fever, being sick and a severe and worsening headache, but can also cause life-threatening sepsis.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

I had a headache because I had given half my breakfast to Maeve.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.