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groin Synonyms

Another word for groin

Choosing another word for groin 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)

The area of the body between the abdomen and the upper thigh on either side, including the crease where the trunk meets the legs, or the region of the external genitals.

Usage Example

"The sprinter had to withdraw from the championship race after straining a muscle in his crotch during the warm-up."

Strong
crotch
loins

• noun (Context 2)

A low wall or sturdy barrier of wood, stone, or concrete built out from a riverbank or seashore into the water to check erosion and trap drifting sand (usually spelled 'groyne' in British English).

Usage Example

"Coastal engineers constructed a series of stone groins along the shoreline to prevent winter storms from washing away the beach."

Strongest
groyne
Strong
jetty
breakwater

• Nearby Words

groggily
grogginess
groggy
groin
grommet
groom
groomer

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