Synonyms of bellyache

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noun

ˈbe-lē-ˌāk 

as in cramps

abdominal pain especially when focused in the digestive organs

eating too many apples will give you a bellyache

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cramps
• stomachache
• collywobbles
• colic
• gripes

bellyache

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verb

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

tired of the kids bellyaching every time they're asked to mow the lawn or take out the trash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• scream
• whine
• moan
• mutter
• grumble
• worry
• bitch
• squawk
• murmur
• cry
• growl
• holler
• gripe
• whimper
• kick
• wail
• nag
• squeal
• kvetch
• grouse
• beef
• bleat
• whinge
• repine
• inveigh
• caterwaul
• yammer
• carp
• grouch
• yowl
• grizzle
• crab
• fuss
• croak
• protest
• keen
• grump
• yawp
• kick up a fuss
• maunder
• cavil
• quarrel (with)
• sob
• object (to)
• quibble
• lament
• fret
• stew
• bemoan
• bewail
• blubber
• deplore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoice
• delight
• endure
• accept
• tolerate
• take
• bear
• crow
• cheer
• applaud
• countenance
• commend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bellyache

Noun

The play then folds itself in half, like a man with a bellyache. — Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025

No place to stay Reaching San Antonio, Dieuvena, Banel and Matéo Sebastien slept at the airport, waiting for a flight to Boston, during which time the 4-year-old boy began complaining of a bellyache. — Liam Reilly, CNN, 30 Apr. 2023

Verb

The phrase on the front led the group to burst into a bellyaching laughter. — Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026

So stop the bleating and bellyaching over Bronzeville. — Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026