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 Symptoms can take two weeks to six months to manifest after infection and may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine and yellowing of the skin or eyes, the global health organization states. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 The documentary’s editors — Justin Krook, Collin Kriner and RJ Buckley — have a good sense of what moments to showcase and how long to dwell on them, ensuring that for audiences of a hale constitution, breathless excitement outweighs nausea. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Symptoms, which can take up to two months to develop, may include headache, nausea and sore throat before progressing to hallucinations, delusions, disorientation, paralysis and coma. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 On Sunday, Drew, a physician who studied in Cuba, experienced persistent nausea that soon turned into episodes of vomiting. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nausea

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Noun

In the case of the cyclospora outbreak, Taylor Farms initiated a recall of iceberg lettuce after reports of sickness emerged from across the country.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Difficult interactions with the government intensify the sickness of sickness and the trauma of trauma.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sickness

Noun

The defense kept prodding James to tell more about the Compton gang war, the hatred between both sides, what really happened on that night in Las Vegas.

— Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Binge is author of speculative thrillers that often blends big sci-fi concepts with psychological horror.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
The Halloween Film Festival is set to showcase 50 short genre films, including horror, sci-fi, thriller and fantasy titles and fans can vote on their favorites.

— William Earl, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

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