Antonyms for abdomen
ˈæb də mən, æbˈdoʊ-ab·domen

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1. abdomennoun

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

2. abdomennoun

   The belly, or that part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, not including the back.

   Synonyms:
   belly, stomach

3. abdomennoun

   The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the stomach, bowels, and other viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity.

   He was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen.

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

4. abdomennoun

   The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. abdomen

   Synonyms:
   belly, paunch

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1. abdomen, venter, stomach, bellynoun

   the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

   Synonyms:
   belly, breadbasket, tum, venter, paunch, stomach, tummy, abdominal cavity

2. abdominal cavity, abdomennoun

   the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm

   Synonyms:
   stomach, belly, abdominal cavity, venter

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1. abdomennoun

   Synonyms:
   belly, paunch

   Associated words:
   abdominal, ventral, paunchy, abdominous, peritoneum, peritonitis, celiac, laparotomy, groin, eventration, abdominoscopy, hypogastric, hypogastrium

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:2.7 / 3 votes

1. lower back

   opposite side of the body

   Submitted by rinat on June 9, 2017  

How to use abdomen in a sentence?

1. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez:

   The reason [standing could be good] is because when we stand there are many muscles in our legs and butt and abdomen that are working to keep you standing, whenever muscle is used, it consumes sugar and affects triglycerides.

2. Tamara Duker Freuman:

   Excess sodium can cause fluid retention [ not bloating per se ] and can give a' puffy' appearance, but more so in the face and extremities than in the abdomen.

3. Hoda Anton-Culver:

   They say it correctly in the summary, that obesity is associated with breast cancer, but more specifically, obesity around the abdomen is more specific for that association.

4. Brooks Nader:

   First of all, it’s great self-defense, but I feel like it’s a really great combo of cardio and toning. When you’re boxing, you’re not only working on your arms, but you’re also working out your abdomen and your legs. And I feel it makes me more agile and quick on my feet… And it’s really fun. I feel like if you’re having a stressful week or a tough day, I’d rather punch a bag like crazy than do a pushup. It’s a good little escape.

5. Corrie Moreau:

   It was nerve-wracking, because you want to protect as much of it as you can, taking the first steps and pulling off part of the abdomen was very stressful, but it was also kind of exhilarating to know that we might be able to address a question that has been unanswered for almost 100 years that can't be answered any other way.

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