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hives Synonyms

Another word for hives

Choosing another word for hives 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 skin disorder, often caused by an allergic reaction or stress, characterized by the sudden appearance of raised, red, intensely itchy welts on the skin.

Usage Example

"She broke out in urticaria shortly after eating the dish containing peanuts."

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urticaria
nettle rash
Strong
welts
wheals
rash

• noun (Context 2)

Plural form of hive: artificial shelters or natural nests housing colonies of bees, or places teeming with busy activity.

Usage Example

"The beekeeper inspected the wooden beehives at the edge of the apple orchard."

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beehives
Strong
apiaries
skeps

• Nearby Words

hitter
hive
hivemind
hives
hiya
hm
hmm

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