Synonyms for

Vomiting

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

Definition

The act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Synonyms & similar words

regurgitation retch regurgitate besick cast puking sick cat keepdown throwup honk vomitup vomit chuck spue regorge puke emesis upchuck purge disgorgement spew barf disgorge puking emesis retching heaving spewing disgorging regurgitation nausea sickness barfing upchucking expelling gagging discharging evacuating

Synonyms by register

Formal

emesis regurgitation

Informal

throwing up upchucking barfing heaving

Literary

spewing casting up

Antonyms

abstain retain keep hold swallow digest

Common collocations

  • vomiting blood
  • vomiting after eating
  • vomiting uncontrollably
  • vomiting bile
  • vomiting during pregnancy
  • projectile vomiting
  • vomiting and diarrhea

Word family

noun vomiting
verb vomit
adjective emetic

Usage note

While 'vomiting' is the standard term, informal synonyms are common in casual conversation. 'Emesis' is a more clinical or scientific term.

Example sentences

  1. The smell of the garbage made her feel like vomiting.
  2. He felt better after vomiting and getting the bad food out of his system.
  3. She was so nervous before her speech that she felt like vomiting.
  4. The doctor prescribed medicine to help with her vomiting.
  5. The rollercoaster ride made her feel like vomiting.

Quotes

  • The vomiting was intense and lasted for several minutes, until I was completely empty.
  • I felt the bile rising in my throat and knew I was going to start vomiting soon.
  • The vomiting was so violent that I felt like I was going to pass out.

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