Backache

/ˈbækeɪk/ noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
Any pain or ache in the back. countable, uncountable
2
an ache localized in the back wordnet

Synonyms

abscess ache aching ague anemia angina

Antonyms

no backache no backache during pregnancy no pain pain-free back

Example

"His backache left him lurching along with leaden legs."

Etymology

From back + ache.

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