prick vs ache

prick and ache both are nouns.

prick and ache both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prick	Yes	No	Yes	No
ache	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ache is a hypernym of prick; that is, ache is a word with a broader meaning than prick:

prick: cause a stinging pain
ache: feel physical pain

Other hypernyms of prick include hurt, suffer.

prick (noun)	ache (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
obscene terms for penis
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface

prick (verb)	ache (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	have a desire for something or someone who is not present
deliver a sting to	be the source of pain
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick	feel physical pain
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation

Difference between prick and ache

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