/ Thesaurus / S Synonyms of shin splints Find synonyms for: Noun1. shin splints, inflammation, redness, ruborusage: painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins; frequent among runnersWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: nefarious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language