Synonyms & related words for colic

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of colic — including gripes, constipation, dyspepsia, indigestion, obstipation, cardialgia. 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 colic

Explore words related to colic — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include colicky, mulligrubs, griping, reflux, croup, croupy, gastritis, gastralgia. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for colic

Common synonyms for colic include gripes, constipation, dyspepsia, indigestion, obstipation, cardialgia, heartburn, stomachache — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does colic come from?

The word colic breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root col-, from Greek kolon (“colon, gut”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.