Synonyms for

Vomit

Verb / ˈvɑ:mʌt / Another word for vomit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To forcefully expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Synonyms & similar words

regurgitation nauseant vomitive vomiting retch regurgitate besick cast puking sick cat keepdown throwup honk vomitup chuck spue regorge vomitus puke emesis upchuck purge disgorgement spew puke barf spew retch regurgitate disgorge upchuck heave chunder belch expel

Synonyms by register

Formal

regurgitate expel eject

Informal

puke throw up hurl chunder spew

Literary

spew forth cast up

Antonyms

keep down retain swallow digest hold stomach

Common collocations

  • vomit blood
  • vomit bile
  • vomit uncontrollably
  • vomit after eating
  • vomit in mouth
  • vomit violently
  • vomit up food

Word family

noun vomit
verb vomit

Usage note

Vomit is a direct and often unpleasant word. Formal alternatives like 'regurgitate' or 'expel' are sometimes used in medical contexts. 'Throw up' and 'puke' are common informal alternatives.

Example sentences

  1. I ate too much pizza and had to vomit.
  2. The roller coaster made me feel sick and I had to vomit afterwards.
  3. Drinking too much alcohol can make you vomit.
  4. He was so nervous before the presentation that he felt like he was going to vomit.
  5. After eating the spoiled food, she started to vomit and had to go to the hospital.

Quotes

  • I've never seen anyone vomit politely.
  • Vomit is not among the more aesthetically pleasing substances.
  • I don't know anybody who enjoys vomit. It's not like, 'Oh, I feel like Chinese food tonight, and maybe a movie, and some vomit.'

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