Definitions

splitting headache

[split-ing hed-eyk] / ˈsplɪt ɪŋ ˈhɛdˌeɪk /

NOUN

headache

Synonyms

STRONG

cephalalgia megrim

WEAK

pounding head throbbing head

NOUN

sick headache

Synonyms

WEAK

cephalalgia hemicrania megrim migraine misery in the head sinus headache

Example Sentences

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Sometimes I play a scene with a splitting headache and people don't even know, but I know, so that makes some sense.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

Both complained of a splitting headache and fever that didn’t respond to the anti-malaria treatment.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023

After a few minutes in the copy room with her, I have a splitting headache.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022

There was no warning of what was to come in March 2015, other than the splitting headache she woke up with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2022

Immediately, his splitting headache returned, along with the voices.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan