Difference between Gripes and Colic

What is the difference between Gripes and Colic?

Gripes as a noun is a complaint, often a petty or trivial one. while Colic as a noun is a term for severe pains which grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel related problems).

Gripes

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To complain; to whine.

Colic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A term for severe pains which grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel related problems).A medicinal plant used to relieve one of such symptoms.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Referring to the colon.

We hope you now know whether to use Gripes or Colic in your sentence.

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