ache, aching -- (a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain)
Overview of verb ache
The verb ache has 3 senses
hurt, ache, suffer -- (feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?")
ache, yearn, yen, pine, languish -- (have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover")