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Nausea

Verb / ˈnɔ:zi:ʌ / Another word for nausea — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nausea is a feeling of sickness in your stomach that makes you feel like you are going to vomit.

Synonyms & similar words

sickness queasiness sickness vomiting retching discomfort uneasiness dizziness vertigo giddiness lightheadedness nauseousness biliousness qualm unease malaise indisposition disgust repulsion aversion

Synonyms by register

Formal

emesis queasiness malaise

Informal

sick feeling feeling green upease

Literary

disquiet vertigo

Antonyms

comfort relief pleasure satisfaction well-being contentment

Common collocations

  • feeling nausea
  • experience nausea
  • induce nausea
  • combat nausea
  • severe nausea
  • mild nausea
  • morning nausea

Word family

noun nausea
adjective nauseous

Usage note

Nausea refers to the sensation of wanting to vomit. 'Nauseous' can mean feeling nausea or causing nausea; 'nauseated' specifically means feeling nausea.

Example sentences

  1. I felt nausea after riding on the rollercoaster.
  2. She experienced nausea during her pregnancy.
  3. He had to leave the room due to the nausea caused by the smell.
  4. The medication helped relieve his nausea.
  5. The ship's rocking caused nausea in some of the passengers.

Quotes

  • Nausea is a feeling that one needs to vomit. - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • Nausea is an unsolved problem in neurology, gastroenterology, and general medicine. - Peter D. Kramer
  • Nausea is a disease for which nobody has found a cure except ginger. - Anonymous

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