Synonyms & related words for anus

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of anus — including rectum, bunghole, perineum, asshole, hindgut, abdomen. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to anus

Explore words related to anus — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include vagina, anal, anally, vulva, rectal, genitals, sphincter, scrotum. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for anus

Common synonyms for anus include rectum, bunghole, perineum, asshole, hindgut, abdomen, stomach — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does anus come from?

The word anus breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root anus, from Latin anus (“ring”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.