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headache

UK
/ˈhɛd.eɪk/
US
/ˈhɛd.eɪk/

Translations

headachenoun
headaches
pl
UK
/ˈhɛd.eɪk/
US
/ˈhɛd.eɪk/
mal de tête
A severe headache kept him awake all night.
Un violent mal de tête l’a tenu éveillé toute la nuit.
casse-têteAu sens figuré : personne ou chose qui cause des difficultés ou des soucis.
The new regulations have become a real headache for small businesses.
Les nouvelles réglementations sont devenues un vrai casse-tête pour les petites entreprises.
Synonyms
pain
tension
discomfort
throbbing
ache
migraine
Antonyms
help
solution
blessing
benefit
boon
ease
comfort
relief
headacheadjective
UK
/ˈhedeɪk/
US
/ˈhɛdˌeɪk/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., headache medicine).
Additional translations
antalgiqueUsage médical, surtout dans des contextes comme « headache tablets ».
Synonyms
irksome
tiresome
problematic
onerous
burdensome
taxing
exasperating
aggravating
vexing
irritating
troublesome
bothersome
annoying
Antonyms
straightforward
effortless
simple
easy
agreeable
pleasant

Definitions

headachenoun
Pain located in the head, ranging in intensity and duration.
A severe headache kept him awake all night.
A thing or person that causes worry or trouble; a nuisance.
The new regulations have become a real headache for small businesses.
headacheadjective
Relating to or intended to treat headaches; used attributively before another noun.
She bought some headache tablets at the pharmacy.
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