BELLYACHE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbe-lē-ˌāk

Definition of bellyache

as in cramps

abdominal pain especially when focused in the digestive organs eating too many apples will give you a 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

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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

But alas, developers Game Freak have opted to improve the aesthetics just enough to skirt online bellyaching rather than making any attempt to wow fans. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 Whereas Michael Myers paced calmly in a silly jumpsuit, Lewis bellyached in moody black outfits. — Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bellyache

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Noun

Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, according to the CDC.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Edgewater defensive tackle Wes Hendry walks off the field with cramps.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cramps

Verb

Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Others complained about the traffic jams and parking restrictions in the runup to the event.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of complain

Noun

That does not mean every headache, stomachache or sore joint after breast cancer is evidence of recurrence.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026
Mayo Clinic says deep breathing can become part of a bedtime routine, can help ease frequent headaches or stomachaches and can smooth transitions to new places or events.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of stomachache

Verb

Otherwise, there’s definitely a family-friendly element to the hotel (the whole storybook feel screams childhood), though the food options may be a little bit advanced for a kids’ palate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
His career numbers – 24 touchdown passes against 22 interceptions – hardly scream program savior.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

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