Ails

//eɪlz//

Synonyms for "ails" (97 found)

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Closest matches (20)

afflict ache agonize anguish be affected with be the matter beset bite blanch blench bother burn chafe complain complain of complicate matters concern convulse crucify cut

Strong matches (29)

discommode distress disturb excruciate feel ill feel pain feel the pangs fester fret gall garlic give pain gnaw grate grimace grind gripe harass harrow have a misery

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hurt inconvenience inflame inflict pain irk irritate kill by inches labor under

Noun(1 words)

garlic

Related words (48)

lacerate martyr martyrize nip pain perplex perturb pierce pinch plague pother pound prick prolong the agony put out put to it put to torture puzzle rack rankle

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rasp rub shoot shrink smart stab sting suffer thrill throb tingle torment torture trouble try tweak twinge twist twitch upset vex wince worry wound wring writhe

Verb(2 words)

pain trouble

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Sample sentences

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What ails you?

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I know the cure for what ails you.

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Despite announcing general agreement on a $160 billion plan to revive economic growth, analysts say fixing what ails Europe will require more than money.

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