NAUSEA Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

nausea

noun

ˈnȯ-zē-ə

Definition of nausea

as in sickness

a disturbed condition of the stomach in which one feels like vomiting symptoms include fever accompanied by a loss of appetite and nausea

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as in disgust

a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness such graphic scenes of senseless violence fill me with nausea

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Recent Examples of nausea Generally, symptoms include sweating more than usual, weakness, dizziness, fainting, pale skin, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 1 July 2026 The Centers for Disease Control says the most common symptoms are frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea and fatigue. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Symptoms of cyclosporiasis occur between two days and two weeks after exposure, and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, abdominal cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Symptoms include extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration. — Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nausea

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Noun

At the end of the day, both doctors agree that hotel stays shouldn’t deter people from traveling altogether, since there are always ways to proactively minimize exposure and subsequent sicknesses.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Additionally, people who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

Definition of sickness

Noun

Most fishermen confine their angling to early morning and late evening, and the pike fishermen of early spring have given up in disgust.

— Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Mbappé hit a post in the 32nd minute, raising both hands in disgust, and France nearly went ahead four minutes later on Olise's spectacular bicycle kick from just inside the penalty area, which also clanked off a post.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of disgust

Noun

Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Now, will Hollywood actually learn anything from the success of the low-budget horror flick?

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of horror

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