Synonyms for

Vertigo

Verb / ˈvɜ:tɪˌgəʊ / Another word for vertigo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of dizziness or loss of balance, often caused by inner ear problems or other medical conditions

Synonyms & similar words

giddiness lightheadedness dizziness dizziness giddiness lightheadedness unsteadiness spinning whirling faintness disequilibrium imbalance instability wavering vacillation reeling staggering swaying rocking tumbling falling

Example sentences

  1. He felt vertigo when he looked down from the top of the building.
  2. The medication he was taking caused vertigo as a side effect.
  3. She had to stop driving because her vertigo made her feel like she was going to faint.
  4. The doctor diagnosed him with vertigo and prescribed medication to treat it.
  5. The roller coaster ride caused a feeling of vertigo in her stomach.

Quotes

  • I get a little bit of vertigo every time I look up at a tall building.
  • Vertigo is not the fear of falling, it's the desire to jump.
  • Vertigo is the conflict between the fear of falling and the desire to fall.

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