Felt Pain can be described in three different ways: ACHED (5 letters), SUFFERED (8 letters), and SMARTED (7 letters). Aching is a dull, constant pain that is usually caused by an injury or illness. Suffering is a more intense form of pain that is often associated with emotional distress. Smarting is a sharp, stinging sensation that is usually caused by a wound or injury. All three words describe the feeling of physical pain.