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English noun: headache

1. headache (cognition) something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness


SamplesNew York traffic is a constant concern.
It's a major worry.


Synonymsconcern, vexation, worry


Broader (hypernym)negative stimulus


Narrower (hyponym)bugaboo, burden, business, encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus

2. headache (state) pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs


Synonymscephalalgia, head ache


Broader (hypernym)ache, aching


Narrower (hyponym)cluster headache, hemicrania, histamine headache, megrim, migraine, sick headache, sick headache, sinus headache, tension headache









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