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Headache

Pain in the head; cephalalgia.

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Ache 76% connected

A name given to several species of plants; as, smallage, wild celery, parsley.

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Aching 76% connected

of Ache

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Bugaboo 76% connected

Alt. of Bugbear

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Burden 76% connected

That which is borne or carried; a load.

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Business 76% connected

That which busies one, or that which engages the time, attention, or labor of any one, as his principal concern or interest, whether for a longer or…

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Encumbrance 76% connected

That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.

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Hemicrania 76% connected

A pain that affects only one side of the head.

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Incumbrance 76% connected

A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.

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Load 76% connected

A burden; that which is laid on or put in anything for conveyance; that which is borne or sustained; a weight; as, a heavy load.

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Megrim 76% connected

A kind of sick or nevrous headache, usually periodical and confined to one side of the head.

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Migraine 76% connected

Same as Megrim.

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Onus 76% connected

A burden; an obligation.

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Worry 74% connected

To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth.

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Worry 74% connected

To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth.

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Synonym 4

Cephalalgia 92% connected

Alt. of Cephalalgy

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Concern 92% connected

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

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Vexation 92% connected

The act of vexing, or the state of being vexed; agitation; disquiet; trouble; irritation.

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Worry 92% connected

To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth.

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