Cough Synonyms: Alternative Words for "Cough"

Synonyms and related terms for cough include:

• Hack
• Expectorate
• Spit
• Splutter
• Wheeze (often implies airway narrowing)
• Clear one's throat
• Bark (for croupy cough)
• Whoop (for pertussis)

Choice depends on context: clinical, descriptive, or figurative.