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constipation Synonyms

Another word for constipation

Choosing another word for constipation depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A digestive condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces and infrequent bowel movements.

Usage Example

"Increasing dietary fiber and drinking plenty of water are standard recommendations for relieving costiveness."

Strongest
costiveness
Strong
obstipation
irregularity
dyschezia

• noun (Context 2)

A state of mental, creative, or organizational sluggishness, restriction, or blockage.

Usage Example

"The committee's endless debates resulted in a bureaucratic stagnation that stalled the entire urban renewal project."

Strong
stagnation
gridlock
paralysis
logjam

Opposites of constipation

The opposite of constipation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

diarrhea
regularity
fluidity
dynamism
See all opposites of constipation

• Nearby Words

consternation
constipate
constipated
constipation
constituency
constituent
constitute

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