MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE Synonyms: 9 Similar Words

Montezuma's revenge

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ˌmän-tə-ˈzü-məz-

as in diarrhea

abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools the one person in the tour group who didn't drink the water was spared Montezuma's revenge

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That’s because the illness can cause explosive, watery diarrhea that can persist for up to a month.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026
Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh food or water and lead to severe diarrhea in those infected.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

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