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colic Synonyms

Another word for colic

Choosing another word for colic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Severe, fluctuating abdominal pain caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow organs, such as the intestines or gallbladder.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian was called immediately when the horse began showing signs of acute gripes."

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gripes
stomachache
bellyache

• adjective (Context 2)

Suffering from, characterized by, or resembling severe, spasmodic abdominal pain.

Usage Example

"The patient presented at the clinic with acute colicky spasms in the lower abdomen."

Strongest
colicky
Strong
spasmodic

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to, affecting, or situated near the colon or large intestine.

Usage Example

"During the procedure, the surgeon carefully examined the right colonic artery for signs of blockage."

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colonic
Strong
intestinal

• Nearby Words

coleslaw
coley
colfox
colic
colicky
colin
coliseum

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Colic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/colic
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