Synonyms & related words for stomachache

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of stomachache — including bellyache, collywobbles, heartburn, backache, headache, pyrosis. 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 stomachache

Explore words related to stomachache — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include gastralgia, indigestion, dyspepsia, headachy, cardialgia, stomach, nausea, nauseousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for stomachache

Common synonyms for stomachache include bellyache, collywobbles, heartburn, backache, headache, pyrosis, odontalgia, colic — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does stomachache come from?

The word stomachache breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Old English origin: stomach-, from Greek stomachos (“gullet, stomach”); and -ache, from Old English acan (“ache, pain”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.